HILL COMMON, HP3 8JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8JH

HILL COMMON, HP3 8JH, Dacorum has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8JH 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 8JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8JH, encompassing approximately 2589 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP3 8JH 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
  • Claymills Mews with total crimes: 1

HILL COMMON, HP3 8JH 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 offences84.63300.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.48-54.55%
Public order21.93-33.33%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5871.43%
Anti-social behaviour114.6337.50%
Public order34.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0916.67%
Burglary22.700.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.09200.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.56-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-33.33%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32200.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

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 offences85.02166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.09-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.480.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 202314

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
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 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 8JH 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. Claymills Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Rumballs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Elms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sanders Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1