HP3 9AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 9AL

HP3 9AL, Dacorum has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This HP3 9AL 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 9AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 9AL, encompassing approximately 942 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

HP3 9AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Two Waters Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Corner Hall with total crimes: 2

HP3 9AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.370.00%
Vehicle crime14.250.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour420.1733.33%
Shoplifting44.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.25-33.33%
Public order24.250.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.98500.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.3750.00%
Shoplifting33.18-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.18100.00%
Other theft12.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.120.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft213.800.00%
Shoplifting22.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.740.00%
Shoplifting33.1850.00%
Burglary23.180.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.740.00%
Public order23.180.00%
Shoplifting22.12-60.00%
Drugs22.12-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.68-16.67%
Drugs35.31200.00%
Bicycle theft13.180.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.74500.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-50.00%
Drugs12.120.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.250.00%
Shoplifting11.06-66.67%
Drugs11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.74-40.00%
Shoplifting33.18-57.14%
Public order13.180.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.310.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP3 9AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Two Waters Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Corner Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Riversend Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shelley Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1