ST ALBANS HILL, HP3 9NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 9NQ

ST ALBANS HILL, HP3 9NQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population. This HP3 9NQ 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 9NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 9NQ, encompassing approximately 4282 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

HP3 9NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oram Place with total crimes: 7
  • Innes Court with total crimes: 2
  • Stuarts Close with total crimes: 2

ST ALBANS HILL, HP3 9NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-40.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-40.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1725.00%
Vehicle crime51.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93300.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.7475.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70-25.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.93100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-60.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.2766.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.57-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.04400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1750.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour42.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oram Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Innes Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stuarts Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Albans Hill
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sempill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Risedale Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stonelea Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hobbs Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ivory Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1