UPPER BARN, HP3 9QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 9QQ

UPPER BARN, HP3 9QQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.64 per 1,000 population. This HP3 9QQ 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 9QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 9QQ, encompassing approximately 4392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HP3 9QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Candlefield Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Partridges with total crimes: 2
  • Claymills Mews with total crimes: 1

UPPER BARN, HP3 9QQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6416.67%
Other theft41.590.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-25.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.14300.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 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 behaviour52.7325.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In February 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 behaviour42.73-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-50.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.33-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.24250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.19-62.50%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences63.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 20234
October 20236

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
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20247
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

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

  • 1. Candlefield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Partridges
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Claymills Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Upper Barn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stonelea Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hobbs Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Oliver Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Great Elms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sanders Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1