Crime Rate in Dacorum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dacorum

The total recorded crimes in Dacorum, UK in February 2026 are around 1,037 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dacorum crime rate of 6.69 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (363) incidents (6.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (230) incidents (12.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (83) incidents (-14.43% decrease)
Dacorum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor End Road with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Strawberry Mews with total crimes: 11

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Dacorum has recorded 1,037 crimes with crime rate of 6.69 ranking 150th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire873 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire674 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers504 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans858 712,706 710,594 7
Broxbourne705 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage812 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield828 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere758 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,409 119,226 117,362 1

Dacorum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 363 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 230 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (340 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (204 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 364 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 201 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (387 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (215 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (362 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (252 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (387 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (226 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (380 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (305 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 265.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 405 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026230
January 2026204
December 2025201
November 2025215
October 2025252
September 2025226
August 2025305
July 2025405
June 2025391
May 2025300
April 2025260
March 2025274
February 2025194

A total of 905 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202656
January 202664
December 202563
November 202582
October 202561
September 202564
August 202561
July 202593
June 202566
May 202563
April 202562
March 2025107
February 202563

A total of 167 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20263
December 20256
November 202511
October 20259
September 20258
August 202510
July 202517
June 20259
May 202518
April 202522
March 202526
February 202514

A total of 711 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202635
December 202537
November 202549
October 202554
September 202564
August 202559
July 202564
June 202577
May 202555
April 202557
March 202564
February 202554

A total of 1161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202663
January 202682
December 2025100
November 202592
October 202599
September 202591
August 202597
July 202585
June 202582
May 202595
April 202597
March 202592
February 202586

A total of 1031 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202667
January 202686
December 202585
November 202574
October 202563
September 202564
August 202576
July 202587
June 202584
May 2025100
April 202575
March 202598
February 202572

A total of 614 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202637
January 202631
December 202534
November 202541
October 202562
September 202542
August 202564
July 202534
June 202553
May 202555
April 202536
March 202572
February 202553

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20252
November 20252
October 20259
September 202510
August 20256
July 202510
June 20253
May 202514
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 109 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 202512
November 20256
October 202510
September 202517
August 20256
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 400 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202631
December 202542
November 202548
October 202542
September 202540
August 202535
July 202523
June 202521
May 202515
April 202523
March 202524
February 202522

A total of 1259 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202683
January 202697
December 202556
November 202568
October 2025128
September 202579
August 202564
July 2025119
June 2025108
May 202597
April 2025112
March 2025128
February 2025120

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20262
December 20254
November 202511
October 20257
September 202513
August 20253
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 202511
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 5180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 398.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 495 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026363
January 2026340
December 2025364
November 2025387
October 2025362
September 2025387
August 2025380
July 2025495
June 2025475
May 2025417
April 2025405
March 2025471
February 2025334

A total of 355 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202621
December 202522
November 202532
October 202528
September 202520
August 202511
July 202544
June 202527
May 202527
April 202526
March 202538
February 202536

High Crime Locations Dacorum in February 2026

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

1. Moor End Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
3. Strawberry Mews (Map)
Total11
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Drugs1
4. Teesdale (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
6. King Harry Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting1

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