Hollywood Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Hollywood for April 2024, contributing to 45.5% of all reported crimes. This category alone sits 34% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a marked divergence from national trends. The area’s crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents places it 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community factors. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences follow closely, making up 22.7% and 13.6% of the total respectively. These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public disturbances rather than property-related crimes, which accounted for only 13.6% of the 22 reported incidents. Spring weather and the Easter period likely influenced activity patterns, with increased outdoor engagement potentially contributing to both violent and anti-social incidents. The relatively low property crime rate—especially vehicle crime, which fell to 0.5 per 1,000—may indicate effective vehicle security measures or fewer opportunities for such crimes in a built-up area. However, the 6% UK average excess for vehicle crime highlights a niche vulnerability. This data illustrates a community where social tensions and public order management are critical issues, requiring targeted interventions. The seasonal context of April, with its mix of Easter-related events and milder weather, may have amplified interactions in public spaces, creating conditions conducive to the types of crimes observed.

April 2024 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and public order offences rising by 50% (from 2 to 3). This spike in anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes 22.7% of all crimes, may reflect heightened social interactions during the Easter holiday period. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50%, from 6 to 3 incidents, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This reduction could be attributed to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences, though still the dominant category, remained 34% below the UK average, suggesting a localised effectiveness in addressing such crimes. The contrast between Hollywood’s anti-social behaviour rate (0.8 per 1,000) and the UK average (1.2 per 1,000) highlights a potential success in community policing or public awareness campaigns. However, the 6% UK average excess for vehicle crime indicates a specific area for improvement. Residents might find the 51.9% gap between Hollywood’s overall rate and the UK average reassuring, though the persistent anti-social behaviour surge warrants attention from local authorities.

Hollywood’s crime rate remained stable compared to March 2024, maintaining at 3.7 per 1,000 residents with no month-on-month change. This consistency suggests that the area’s overall crime profile is not significantly influenced by temporary factors in April. On a daily basis, 22 crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that may feel manageable to residents but underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces. Monthly exposure calculations show that one reported crime occurred for every 271 residents over the month, a rate that, while low, is still a tangible reminder of the risks faced by the community. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,970, this means approximately 22 residents experienced crime-related incidents, a proportion that could be further reduced through targeted interventions. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the volatility in specific crime categories, such as the 150% surge in anti-social behaviour, which highlights the importance of monitoring local trends even when broader metrics remain unchanged. This data invites a nuanced view of safety: while the area’s crime rate is lower than the UK average, certain types of crime require closer scrutiny to prevent escalation.