ST MICHAELS AVENUE, HP3 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8HF

ST MICHAELS AVENUE, HP3 8HF, Dacorum has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8HF, encompassing approximately 3354 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP3 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stornoway with total crimes: 3
  • Opal Court with total crimes: 2
  • Crossfell Road with total crimes: 1

ST MICHAELS AVENUE, HP3 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-75.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.66700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences54.77-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.09500.00%
Vehicle crime61.79500.00%
Other crime21.790.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.28600.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-83.33%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.58-14.29%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-90.91%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime118.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.28-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.56120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2833.33%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.07-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour64.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.790.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 202411
December 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 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 8HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stornoway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Opal Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crossfell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Crofts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kendale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kilncroft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Magnus Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Goldcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Belsize Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sandmere Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Haddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ritcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1