THE COMMON, WD4 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4 8BN

THE COMMON, WD4 8BN, Dacorum has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD4 8BN, encompassing approximately 1968 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD4 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 2
  • Blackwell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 1

THE COMMON, WD4 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.57400.00%
Other theft32.540.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5633.33%
Public order12.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.060.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.080.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.570.00%
Other theft22.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.03100.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.56-33.33%
Other crime21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.060.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20236
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
August 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
July 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Chantry Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Blackwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Kings Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Havelock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Whitlars Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Glebe
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Archer Close
    Total1
    Other theft1