WD4 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4 8HL

WD4 8HL, Dacorum has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD4 8HL, encompassing approximately 2466 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD4 8HL area, explore the WD4 8HL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD4 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hemsley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wander Wharf with total crimes: 4
  • Ovaltine Drive with total crimes: 4

WD4 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.24-50.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-60.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other crime20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.540.00%
Vehicle crime54.05400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-20.00%
Other crime31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.14233.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.05-16.67%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-57.14%
Public order21.220.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.95133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.8416.67%
Vehicle crime42.84300.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-57.14%
Other theft11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.30250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03200.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.87-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.0366.67%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.68133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-50.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.510.00%
Vehicle crime42.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hemsley Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wander Wharf
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Ovaltine Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Orchard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Riverside Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Nap
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Roman Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kingley Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Church Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kingfisher Lure
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Langley Hill Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1