POLEHANGER LANE, HP1 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP1 3SL

POLEHANGER LANE, HP1 3SL, Dacorum has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population. This HP1 3SL 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 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP1 3SL, encompassing approximately 1838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

HP1 3SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • School End Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Middleknights Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Whitestone Walk with total crimes: 2

POLEHANGER LANE, HP1 3SL 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.51-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.35-37.50%
Other theft42.72300.00%
Vehicle crime42.18300.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.23-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences88.16-46.67%
Other theft14.350.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2223.394.76%
Violence and sexual offences1511.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.16-50.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.0416.67%
Violence and sexual offences611.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.26100.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.7828.57%
Violence and sexual offences69.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.60133.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.62-33.33%
Burglary13.260.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.69125.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.26400.00%
Public order32.720.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.53-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 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 behaviour811.42-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences74.35-30.00%
Other theft43.810.00%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.51120.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.98233.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.44-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.70-68.75%
Violence and sexual offences32.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.06-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences48.700.00%
Other theft22.18-33.33%
Other crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.970.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Burglary21.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202422
June 202421
May 202418
April 202414
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20235
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202415
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
September 20232

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. School End Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Middleknights Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whitestone Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Robbs Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Elm Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chasden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parklands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cherry Orchard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lyne Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Boxted Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Robe End
    Total1
    Public order1