OLD TOWN CLOSE, HP9 1LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP9 1LF

OLD TOWN CLOSE, HP9 1LF, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This HP9 1LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP9 postcode area, which has experienced 102 crimes and a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP9 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP9 1LF, encompassing approximately 1736 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP9 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shepherds Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Old Town Close with total crimes: 2

OLD TOWN CLOSE, HP9 1LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.67150.00%
Vehicle crime45.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30100.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.91-55.56%
Other theft42.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4880.00%
Other theft15.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.21-50.00%
Public order42.8833.33%
Burglary32.3050.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3642.86%
Public order35.76200.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.52-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.03600.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.03100.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour14.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3616.67%
Vehicle crime34.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.79-25.00%
Other crime33.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft11.15-66.67%
Public order10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.210.00%
Other theft34.61-25.00%
Theft from the person21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.52100.00%
Other theft44.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30200.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.180.00%
Other crime12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP9 1LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Shepherds Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Old Town Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Aylesbury End
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Candlemas Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Lodge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rockingham Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. London End
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Crossways
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Ferns
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Windsor End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Spinney
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1