MALMESCROFT, HP3 8QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 8QY

MALMESCROFT, HP3 8QY, Dacorum has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This HP3 8QY 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 8QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 8QY, encompassing approximately 3147 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP3 8QY 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

MALMESCROFT, HP3 8QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22300.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.86-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.59-33.33%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.40200.00%
Vehicle crime32.860.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

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 offences33.49-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-66.67%
Other crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.99166.67%
Vehicle crime62.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9150.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.270.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 behaviour10.64-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 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 behaviour44.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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 offences44.77100.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-71.43%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.8175.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20243
May 20248
April 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 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

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP3 8QY 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. Church Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Windermere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crossfell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Crofts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kendale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kilncroft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Magnus Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Handa Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1