RIDGEWAY CLOSE, HP3 9TB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP3 9TB

RIDGEWAY CLOSE, HP3 9TB, Dacorum has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This HP3 9TB 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 9TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP3 9TB, encompassing approximately 2501 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP3 9TB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Rose Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Abbots View with total crimes: 3

RIDGEWAY CLOSE, HP3 9TB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.001000.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.20-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.0025.00%
Robbery12.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.40250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-60.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.2042.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.00-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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 behaviour76.8075.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 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 offences66.00-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-55.56%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 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 behaviour99.59350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.6075.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.80200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.400.00%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-25.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6033.33%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Burglary10.80-75.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.000.00%
Burglary42.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rose Lane
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Abbots View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Cart Track
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nash Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Red Lion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Embankment
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shendish Edge
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Ridgeway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heron Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bittern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbots Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nash Mills Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1