HIGHBARNS, HP3 8AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8AG

HIGHBARNS, HP3 8AG, Dacorum has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP3 postcode area, which has experienced 183 crimes and a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP3 8AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8AG, encompassing approximately 3596 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP3 8AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stephenson Wharf with total crimes: 3
  • Highbarns with total crimes: 2

HIGHBARNS, HP3 8AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.84125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.50100.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

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 offences45.84-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1133.33%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1230.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.62-50.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.56233.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime11.67-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.1716.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.50166.67%
Public order12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.84125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-50.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 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 behaviour64.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.670.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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
Shoplifting54.7366.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.39-42.86%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.67-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Shoplifting30.83-25.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Shoplifting41.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stephenson Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Highbarns
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Cart Track
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Dickinson Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highwoodhall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sanders Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Fairhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nash Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Embankment
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Heron Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bittern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marina View Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1