HIGH STREET, WD4 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4 8AB

HIGH STREET, WD4 8AB, Dacorum has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.14 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD4 postcode area, which has experienced 59 crimes and a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD4 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD4 8AB, encompassing approximately 2226 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD4 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 1
  • The Nap with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET, WD4 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.64-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.80100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.14200.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.590.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.49100.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.0833.33%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-50.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-40.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04300.00%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-50.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD4 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Orchard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Nap
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Willow Edge
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Whitlars Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Drugs1