CHURCH LANE, WD4 8JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4 8JP

CHURCH LANE, WD4 8JP, Dacorum has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8JP 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 8JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD4 8JP, encompassing approximately 2668 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WD4 8JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Orchard with total crimes: 4
  • Hemsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ovaltine Drive with total crimes: 3

CHURCH LANE, WD4 8JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.8740.00%
Vehicle crime62.62500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-40.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences56.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.87400.00%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5025.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.37500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-33.33%
Burglary21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-42.86%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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 behaviour76.74250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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 offences53.37-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2533.33%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences64.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.6266.67%
Vehicle crime31.87-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Bicycle theft21.12100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Orchard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hemsley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ovaltine Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Chantry Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Wander Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Riverside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Waterside Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Blackwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. The Glebe
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Archer Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1