HOWARDS DRIVE, HP1 3NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 3NG

HOWARDS DRIVE, HP1 3NG, Dacorum has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This HP1 3NG 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 3NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 3NG, encompassing approximately 2863 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP1 3NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hedge Row with total crimes: 3
  • Middleknights Hill with total crimes: 3
  • The Nokes with total crimes: 2

HOWARDS DRIVE, HP1 3NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.08-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.79-46.15%
Vehicle crime62.44100.00%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.3211.11%
Violence and sexual offences136.98-27.78%
Vehicle crime34.5450.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.7680.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.2938.46%
Public order56.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.92-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.54-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson53.4966.67%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.1875.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.8962.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.54-40.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.08-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour82.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7925.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4883.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.6442.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.4975.00%
Other theft22.44100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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 offences64.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1033.33%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 offences65.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75300.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.490.00%
Other theft23.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 202418
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202418
June 202413
May 202414
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hedge Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Middleknights Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Nokes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Galley Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hetchleys
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Coulser Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitestone Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Robbs Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sacombe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cooks Vennel
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chasden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parklands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cherry Orchard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1