LONG JOHN, HP3 9LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 9LP

LONG JOHN, HP3 9LP, Dacorum has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This HP3 9LP 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 9LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 9LP, encompassing approximately 2948 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP3 9LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheephouse Road with total crimes: 4
  • Jarman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

LONG JOHN, HP3 9LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.39-40.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Shoplifting21.02-71.43%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.85150.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.39-16.67%
Shoplifting73.390.00%
Drugs22.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.46-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour44.07-20.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.89116.67%
Other theft84.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-50.00%
Public order41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime11.36-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.53-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences63.3950.00%
Other theft52.0425.00%
Vehicle crime41.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-50.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.5022.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.73500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.04-42.86%
Other theft41.36300.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In March 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 behaviour97.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.05-36.36%
Shoplifting22.370.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5083.33%
Vehicle crime43.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.4650.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-20.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.1166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.70-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime21.36-33.33%
Drugs20.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1837.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202412
June 202413
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 9LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sheephouse Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Jarman Way
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gammon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. White Hart Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Albans Hill
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bennetts End Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Partridges
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Wadley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A414
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Long John
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1