THE CROFTS, HP3 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8HL

THE CROFTS, HP3 8HL, Dacorum has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8HL, encompassing approximately 3177 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

HP3 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leaside with total crimes: 2
  • Brickmakers Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Gravely Court with total crimes: 1

THE CROFTS, HP3 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.78250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.670.00%
Burglary32.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-77.78%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.83133.33%
Vehicle crime42.20100.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.41500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.57-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In January 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 offences65.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.35-20.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour84.7260.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.09-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In September 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 behaviour66.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20246
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Leaside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brickmakers Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Gravely Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kilncroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Longfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Stornoway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Michaels Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hartcroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ritcroft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1