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

Overview of Crime in WD4 8JR

THE ORCHARD, WD4 8JR, Dacorum has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8JR 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 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD4 8JR 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

THE ORCHARD, WD4 8JR 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 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 behaviour55.8566.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.9533.33%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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 crime45.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Other theft20.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

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 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD4 8JR 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. Avenue Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Jubilee Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Church Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kingfisher Lure
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. The Glebe
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Langley Hill Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1