HIGH STREET, HP4 3ZE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3ZE

HIGH STREET, HP4 3ZE, Dacorum has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3ZE 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 3ZE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3ZE, encompassing approximately 3254 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP4 3ZE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edlyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ashridge Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Douglas Gardens with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, HP4 3ZE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.76600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.1540.00%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.38-28.57%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.0712.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.7733.33%
Other theft22.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.46500.00%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime21.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.45-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.0775.00%
Burglary22.15-33.33%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.45433.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.92500.00%
Other theft41.84300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.230.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-85.71%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.3040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.92-44.44%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.770.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20248
February 202410
January 202416
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 3ZE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edlyn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Ashridge Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Douglas Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bulbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beckets Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Tresco Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Canalside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Farm Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chiltern Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Turner Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eddy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sheldon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1