SWAN MEAD, HP3 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 9DQ

SWAN MEAD, HP3 9DQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This HP3 9DQ 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 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 9DQ, encompassing approximately 3810 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

HP3 9DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apsley with total crimes: 5
  • Mill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Rose Lane with total crimes: 3

SWAN MEAD, HP3 9DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1385.71%
Anti-social behaviour103.410.00%
Vehicle crime42.62-20.00%
Robbery11.05-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.9242.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.62-46.15%
Vehicle crime51.8466.67%
Robbery31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0944.44%
Anti-social behaviour73.4116.67%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In June 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 offences96.04125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.36-53.85%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour137.0930.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.09-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.62200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.89-11.11%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6657.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.890.00%
Shoplifting32.360.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.0480.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.36-12.50%
Other theft41.84100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.13-11.11%
Shoplifting52.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3150.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences98.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.36-25.00%
Shoplifting31.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.360.00%
Burglary52.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202413
June 20249
May 20244
April 202410
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Apsley
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rose Lane
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stephenson Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Highbarns
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Cart Track
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dickinson Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nash Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Red Lion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Embankment
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shendish Edge
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Ridgeway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Heron Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bittern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marina View Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Mulready Walk
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Nash Mills Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1