RITCROFT DRIVE, HP3 8PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8PD

RITCROFT DRIVE, HP3 8PD, Dacorum has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8PD 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 8PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8PD, encompassing approximately 1882 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP3 8PD 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
  • The Flags with total crimes: 2

RITCROFT DRIVE, HP3 8PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.69-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.720.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-77.78%
Public order11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime914.87350.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.7833.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 offences913.2828.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Other theft11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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 offences79.0375.00%
Burglary33.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.09-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences45.840.00%
Vehicle crime32.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.2262.50%
Violence and sexual offences46.91300.00%
Drugs22.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Other theft11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.0333.33%
Vehicle crime34.25-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-83.33%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1114.3483.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.19-33.33%
Burglary21.06-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.8716.67%
Vehicle crime63.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1950.00%
Burglary33.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-60.00%
Other theft22.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.75-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences95.3150.00%
Other theft34.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 202411
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP3 8PD 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. The Flags
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Vauxhall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ryecroft Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Crofts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kendale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Haddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Leverstock Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ritcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ritcroft Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ranelagh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1