HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4 8AL

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8AL, Dacorum has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.14 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD4 postcode area, which has experienced 75 crimes and a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD4 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD4 8AL, encompassing approximately 417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD4 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dickinson Square with total crimes: 2
  • The Embankment with total crimes: 2
  • Railway Terrace with total crimes: 1

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences29.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.790.00%
Other theft12.390.00%

In June 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 offences426.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.57-62.50%
Other theft17.180.00%
Other crime12.390.00%
Vehicle crime12.39-50.00%
Public order12.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour831.11100.00%
Vehicle crime219.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Burglary12.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour426.320.00%
Vehicle crime29.57100.00%
Public order14.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Other crime12.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.39-66.67%
Burglary12.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour428.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.57-50.00%
Shoplifting27.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.390.00%
Drugs12.390.00%

In February 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 behaviour847.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences619.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.36200.00%
Vehicle crime17.180.00%
Other theft12.39-50.00%
Public order12.390.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft216.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.790.00%
Other crime14.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.36-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour24.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.790.00%
Burglary12.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.89133.33%
Vehicle crime516.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.960.00%
Other theft14.790.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary433.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.18100.00%
Other crime14.790.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.390.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Public order12.390.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime316.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.390.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.39-66.67%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson314.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.390.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft421.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.570.00%
Burglary14.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20234
July 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dickinson Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. The Embankment
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Railway Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rose Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Nash Mills Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Barnes Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1