HIGHBARNS, HP3 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8AF

HIGHBARNS, HP3 8AF, Dacorum has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP3 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP3 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8AF, encompassing approximately 3220 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP3 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anelle Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Pinecroft with total crimes: 4
  • Highbarns with total crimes: 2

HIGHBARNS, HP3 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.86-37.50%
Drugs11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.6660.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences65.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.6666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-20.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.83-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.55100.00%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Shoplifting31.24-25.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Shoplifting41.24300.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.550.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP3 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anelle Rise
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Pinecroft
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Highbarns
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Pond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Croxley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oak Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oak Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fairhill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Nash Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Frances Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Embankment
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1