ASHMORE GARDENS, HP3 8NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8NZ

ASHMORE GARDENS, HP3 8NZ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8NZ 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 8NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8NZ, encompassing approximately 2226 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

HP3 8NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelham Court with total crimes: 6
  • Maddox Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tewin Road with total crimes: 2

ASHMORE GARDENS, HP3 8NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6837.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.94-33.33%
Other theft32.6950.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-90.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1015.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.04-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.59-33.33%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2312.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6950.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9814.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.59-78.57%
Burglary21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.587.69%
Violence and sexual offences76.29600.00%
Vehicle crime43.14100.00%
Drugs11.80-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.78116.67%
Public order35.84200.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-75.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime914.3780.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.04-11.11%
Burglary23.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences914.3780.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.040.00%
Vehicle crime52.69-16.67%
Burglary42.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.69-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences52.69-28.57%
Shoplifting32.250.00%
Other theft21.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.940.00%
Other theft33.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 202414
April 202413
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Maddox Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tewin Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leaside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Vauxhall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ryecroft Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Windermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crossfell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Crofts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kendale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Kilncroft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Leverstock Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ritcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ritcroft Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1