MALMESCROFT, HP3 8QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8QX

MALMESCROFT, HP3 8QX, Dacorum has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.74 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP3 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP3 8QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8QX, encompassing approximately 2916 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

HP3 8QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leaside with total crimes: 2
  • Gravely Court with total crimes: 1
  • Stroma Close with total crimes: 1

MALMESCROFT, HP3 8QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.74-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.86266.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.77200.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-71.43%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.54125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0916.67%
Vehicle crime42.400.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.11500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.69-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.4920.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In January 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 behaviour55.49150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.46300.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.1160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour44.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202411
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
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
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
November 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Leaside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Gravely Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stroma Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kilncroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Longfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Stornoway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oronsay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1