HP4 3QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP4 3QQ

HP4 3QQ, Dacorum has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.24 per 1,000 population. This HP4 3QQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP4 postcode area, which has experienced 83 crimes and a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP4 3QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP4 3QQ, encompassing approximately 3571 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

HP4 3QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Billet Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ashridge Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Larch Rise with total crimes: 1

HP4 3QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.24-57.14%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6075.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.520.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.92400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime11.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.32600.00%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.40-85.71%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.32-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences71.9675.00%
Burglary21.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.24700.00%
Other theft54.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.400.00%
Burglary31.120.00%

In December 2023, 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 crime74.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20237

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 202416
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP4 3QQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Billet Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Ashridge Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Larch Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Farm Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Douglas Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1