Crime Rate in Dacorum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dacorum

The total recorded crimes in Dacorum, UK in July 2025 are around 1,488 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dacorum crime rate of 9.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Dacorum, encompassing approximately 155,081 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (495) incidents (4.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (405) incidents (3.58% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (119) incidents (10.19% increase)
Dacorum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 42
  • Teesdale with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

Dacorum Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is Dacorum?

To understand the safety of Dacorum, we need to analyze Dacorum crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Dacorum has recorded 14,925 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 96.24 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 149 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,535 crimes with a crime rate of 87.28, ranking it 169 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Dacorum reported a higher crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 14,925 crimes compared to 12,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Dacorum recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dacorum experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 13,535 crimes compared to 10,748. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Dacorum recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Dacorum is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, Dacorum has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dacorum Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Adeyfield East (182 crimes), and the safest, Ashridge (6 crimes), is 176 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Dacorum.

Similarly, the area of Hemel Hempstead Town (198 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Northchurch & Potten End (14 crimes), with a difference of 184 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dacorum.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Adeyfield East182
Leverstock Green123
Apsley and Corner Hall121
Hemel Hempstead Town120
Boxmoor112

Safest Wards:

Nash Mills27
Tring East15
Aldbury and Wigginton10
Northchurch8
Ashridge6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hemel Hempstead Town198
Maylands & Adeyfield182
Highfield103
Boxmoor & Apsley102
Warners End95

Safest Areas:

Kings Langley29
Tring North29
Berkhamsted West27
Tring East, Wigginton & Aldbury25
Northchurch & Potten End14

Dacorum Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dacorum has recorded 1,488 crimes with crime rate of 9.59 ranking 121th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total Dacorum crimes were 14,925. The crime rate of Dacorum in 2024 was 96.24 (year) or 8.02 (month) ranking it 149 danzarous in the UK. Dacorum ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dacorum were around 13,535 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.28 (year) or 7.27 (month) ranking 169 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, Dacorum ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Dacorum

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire1,058 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire846 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers642 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,187 712,706 710,594 7
Broxbourne964 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage973 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,142 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,059 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,840 119,226 117,362 1

Dacorum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 495 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 405 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (475 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (391 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (417 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (300 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (405 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (260 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (471 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (274 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 334 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 194 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (393 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (196 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 458 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 193 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (386 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (180 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (385 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (277 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (335 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (242 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (362 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (268 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 666 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202553
May 202555
April 202536
March 202572
February 202553
January 202581
December 202465
November 202461
October 202471
September 202438
August 202447

A total of 961 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202584
May 2025100
April 202575
March 202598
February 202572
January 202566
December 202468
November 202479
October 202489
September 202464
August 202479

A total of 1034 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202582
May 202595
April 202597
March 202592
February 202586
January 202580
December 202491
November 202494
October 202488
September 202475
August 202469

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 202511
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 697 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202577
May 202555
April 202557
March 202564
February 202554
January 202552
December 202466
November 202457
October 202438
September 202444
August 202469

A total of 240 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202515
April 202523
March 202524
February 202522
January 202523
December 202428
November 202414
October 20249
September 202422
August 202416

A total of 337 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202527
May 202527
April 202526
March 202538
February 202536
January 202521
December 202428
November 202428
October 202427
September 202416
August 202419

A total of 178 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 202518
April 202522
March 202526
February 202514
January 20258
December 202417
November 202417
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 995 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202566
May 202563
April 202562
March 2025107
February 202563
January 202565
December 202487
November 202475
October 2024104
September 2024102
August 2024108

A total of 3180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 265.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 405 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025405
June 2025391
May 2025300
April 2025260
March 2025274
February 2025194
January 2025196
December 2024193
November 2024180
October 2024277
September 2024242
August 2024268

A total of 4916 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 409.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 495 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025495
June 2025475
May 2025417
April 2025405
March 2025471
February 2025334
January 2025393
December 2024458
November 2024386
October 2024385
September 2024335
August 2024362

A total of 1326 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025119
June 2025108
May 202597
April 2025112
March 2025128
February 2025120
January 2025121
December 202495
November 2024128
October 2024107
September 202478
August 2024113

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 202514
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

High Crime Locations Dacorum in July 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences23
Other crime10
Criminal damage and arson9
2. Teesdale (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Strawberry Mews (Map)
Total17
Other theft12
Shoplifting3
Public order2
5. Leaside (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs4
Theft from the person2
Other crime2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Other crime7
Burglary3
Other theft1

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