Total Crime Rate
35.5 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dickinson Quay area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Apsley and Corner Hall , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dickinson Quay (HP3 9WT) in the last 12 months was 35.5 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% lower than the Apsley and Corner Hall average (126.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (β 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dickinson Quay (HP3 9WT), the main crime hotspot is near Apsley. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Apsley and Corner Hall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apsley | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ash Grove | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinecroft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinecroft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinecroft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinecroft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinecroft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinecroft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinecroft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Marina View Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Marina View Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Teal Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinecroft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bittern Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stephenson Wharf | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dickinson Quay | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dickinson Quay | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dickinson Quay | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dickinson Quay | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dickinson Quay | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dickinson Quay | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Evans Wharf | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apsley Grange | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stationers Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stephenson Wharf | Under investigation |
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