HP3 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8HU

HP3 8HU, Dacorum has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8HU, encompassing approximately 2888 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP3 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Candlefield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Opal Court with total crimes: 2

HP3 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5433.33%
Other theft22.770.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.85-45.45%
Vehicle crime22.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In July 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 offences116.92-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.81-63.64%
Other theft21.380.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.8522.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.81300.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

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 behaviour98.6512.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.1240.00%
Burglary22.420.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 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 behaviour86.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.770.00%
Other theft21.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.15-16.67%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In February 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 offences67.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-50.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 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 offences97.6212.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08100.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.77-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour76.58-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour1510.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.770.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

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
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
March 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 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Candlefield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Opal Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Partridges
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Claymills Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Rumballs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Handa Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Goldcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1