HP4 3RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3RB

HP4 3RB, Dacorum has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP4 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP4 3RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3RB, encompassing approximately 2549 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3RB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Edlyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Alma Road with total crimes: 2
  • Applecroft with total crimes: 2

HP4 3RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.88-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.14-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-87.50%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0280.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.5333.33%
Vehicle crime33.140.00%
Other theft31.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.7150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.3525.00%
Burglary11.960.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.67900.00%
Burglary33.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.140.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.140.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 3RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edlyn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Alma Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Applecroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Meads
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bulbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canalside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Farm Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1