THE DELL, AL3 8RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 8RZ

THE DELL, AL3 8RZ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This AL3 8RZ 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 8RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 8RZ, encompassing approximately 1858 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 8RZ 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

THE DELL, AL3 8RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.22150.00%
Vehicle crime35.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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 offences45.38-20.00%
Other theft22.15100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.46133.33%
Vehicle crime23.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Other theft11.08-80.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.530.00%
Vehicle crime42.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-75.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.9233.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%

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 behaviour34.8450.00%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.08-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.990.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-33.33%
Public order11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-50.00%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.46200.00%
Vehicle crime33.23-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.690.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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 behaviour11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 8RZ 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. Fleming Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fullerton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Becks Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cowper Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Corner Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Coppins
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1