THE ORCHARD, WD4 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4 8JR

THE ORCHARD, WD4 8JR, Dacorum has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.90 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8JR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD4 postcode area, which has experienced 59 crimes and a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD4 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD4 8JR, encompassing approximately 2562 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD4 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ovaltine Drive with total crimes: 3
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • Hemsley Road with total crimes: 1

THE ORCHARD, WD4 8JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences23.90-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.54166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.12-14.29%
Public order32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-66.67%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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 behaviour78.1940.00%
Vehicle crime62.73500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-40.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

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 offences56.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.95400.00%
Other theft21.95100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

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 offences54.6825.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-83.33%

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 crime69.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-33.33%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences65.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-42.86%
Other theft11.56-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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 behaviour77.02250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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 offences53.51-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences65.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3433.33%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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 offences64.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ovaltine Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Orchard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hemsley Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Nap
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Willow Edge
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Drugs1