AL3 8RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 8RE

AL3 8RE, Dacorum has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population. This AL3 8RE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 8RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 8RE, encompassing approximately 1415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 8RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Gladstone Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 2

AL3 8RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.60100.00%
Vehicle crime35.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.95-20.00%
Other theft22.83100.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-66.67%
Other theft10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9550.00%
Vehicle crime32.12200.00%
Other theft12.120.00%

In April 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 offences24.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.36200.00%
Burglary32.12200.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.07400.00%
Vehicle crime33.53-25.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.650.00%
Other theft22.830.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 8RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wesley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Gladstone Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cavendish Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parkfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Becks Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cowper Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Corner Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Coppins
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1