HIGH STREET, HP1 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 3AQ

HIGH STREET, HP1 3AQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.63 per 1,000 population. This HP1 3AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP1 postcode area, which has experienced 276 crimes and a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP1 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 3AQ, encompassing approximately 679 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-48.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP1 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Half Moon Yard with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

HIGH STREET, HP1 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1870.63-48.57%
Anti-social behaviour1726.4854.55%
Other theft425.01100.00%
Drugs35.890.00%
Public order24.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Other crime12.940.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3597.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour1151.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.19-20.00%
Public order45.89100.00%
Shoplifting35.890.00%
Other theft24.410.00%
Vehicle crime22.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.940.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Burglary11.47-50.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2297.1157.14%
Violence and sexual offences2132.3731.25%
Criminal damage and arson530.900.00%
Vehicle crime37.360.00%
Drugs34.4150.00%
Shoplifting34.41200.00%
Other theft24.41-71.43%
Public order22.94100.00%
Burglary22.940.00%
Robbery12.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1676.51-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour1423.54-6.67%
Other theft720.6075.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.30-37.50%
Vehicle crime37.36200.00%
Drugs24.41100.00%
Robbery22.940.00%
Public order12.94-50.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2994.17141.67%
Anti-social behaviour1542.6736.36%
Criminal damage and arson822.07700.00%
Other theft411.770.00%
Other crime35.89200.00%
Public order24.410.00%
Drugs12.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-50.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1250.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1117.660.00%
Other theft416.190.00%
Drugs25.890.00%
Vehicle crime22.94100.00%
Robbery12.940.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1661.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour1123.54-47.62%
Other theft416.19100.00%
Public order45.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.89-33.33%
Drugs22.940.00%
Theft from the person12.940.00%
Robbery11.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2166.2161.54%
Violence and sexual offences1230.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.66200.00%
Vehicle crime34.4150.00%
Robbery24.410.00%
Other theft22.94-66.67%
Public order12.940.00%
Shoplifting11.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1358.86-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences1019.13-16.67%
Other theft614.71-25.00%
Shoplifting38.830.00%
Drugs24.410.00%
Other crime22.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.94-66.67%
Public order11.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1567.6825.00%
Violence and sexual offences1222.07-14.29%
Other theft817.66166.67%
Criminal damage and arson311.770.00%
Public order34.41200.00%
Other crime24.41100.00%
Bicycle theft12.940.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1458.86-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1220.60-50.00%
Burglary417.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.89-62.50%
Other theft34.4150.00%
Drugs14.41-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-75.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2495.6420.00%
Violence and sexual offences1635.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson823.5433.33%
Drugs411.770.00%
Vehicle crime45.89100.00%
Robbery35.8950.00%
Other theft24.41-60.00%
Burglary12.940.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Shoplifting11.47-50.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2089.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences2029.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson629.430.00%
Other theft58.830.00%
Public order27.360.00%
Robbery22.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Shoplifting22.940.00%
Bicycle theft12.940.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202422
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 202411
February 202421
January 202413
December 202315
November 202312
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202435
July 202421
June 202416
May 202429
April 202412
March 202416
February 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316
September 202320

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP1 3AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Half Moon Yard
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Brackens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Layhill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Figtree Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Berefeld
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bury Hill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bury Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kilday Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. George Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Smithfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1