PALACE CLOSE, WD4 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4 8EJ

PALACE CLOSE, WD4 8EJ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD4 postcode area, which has experienced 63 crimes and a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD4 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD4 8EJ, encompassing approximately 1662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD4 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Orchard with total crimes: 3
  • The Nap with total crimes: 2
  • Avenue Approach with total crimes: 1

PALACE CLOSE, WD4 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.81-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.42200.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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 offences44.8133.33%
Drugs12.410.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.4233.33%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.42-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.810.00%
Other theft11.81-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.61200.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour23.61100.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Orchard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Nap
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Avenue Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. The Glebe
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Langley Hill Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1