HP3 8JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8JB

HP3 8JB, Dacorum has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8JB 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 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8JB, encompassing approximately 2894 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP3 8JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Candlefield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stornoway with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

HP3 8JB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5614.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.7666.67%
Other theft21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.87-36.36%
Vehicle crime32.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5637.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.80-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.6420.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.150.00%
Public order22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.0242.86%
Violence and sexual offences83.4633.33%
Vehicle crime32.76200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

In April 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 behaviour75.87600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.4220.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences54.15-28.57%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.640.00%
Vehicle crime42.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-25.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.26-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences96.22125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.26-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.37114.29%
Violence and sexual offences75.1875.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.42200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.420.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Candlefield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stornoway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Stronsay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Opal Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Claymills Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rumballs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Handa Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goldcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1