HP5 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP5 2SW

HP5 2SW, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This HP5 2SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP5 postcode area, which has experienced 159 crimes and a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP5 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP5 2SW, encompassing approximately 4291 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP5 2SW area, explore the HP5 2SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP5 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowper Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chalk Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

HP5 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-55.56%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1628.57%
Anti-social behaviour94.1980.00%
Vehicle crime32.1050.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.097.69%
Other theft53.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.17-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Public order40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.55160.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.03-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.696.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.7325.00%
Other theft51.170.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-83.33%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4615.38%
Criminal damage and arson63.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40100.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9918.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.0366.67%
Public order41.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.52-8.33%
Vehicle crime52.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.06-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 202413
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202414
June 202413
May 202416
April 202415
March 202413
February 202411
January 202412
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP5 2SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cowper Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Chalk Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brockhurst Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Severalls Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Honeysuckle Field
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. George Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Alfred Burt Vc Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Frances Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Alexander Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Vale Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Russell Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Chilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pearce Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Upland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. William Moulder Court
    Total1
    Other theft1