THE HORSESHOE, HP3 8QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8QT

THE HORSESHOE, HP3 8QT, Dacorum has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8QT 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 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8QT, encompassing approximately 2058 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP3 8QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stornoway with total crimes: 3
  • Lismore with total crimes: 2
  • Leaside with total crimes: 2

THE HORSESHOE, HP3 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.29500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.77900.00%
Burglary24.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.40-80.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2675.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4025.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94300.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.94300.00%
Other crime11.940.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.920.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stornoway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lismore
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leaside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stronsay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Clayton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Church Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Curtis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Windermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crossfell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Magnus Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1