Crime Rate in Dacorum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dacorum

The total recorded crimes in Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 1,270 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dacorum crime rate of 8.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (417) incidents (2.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (300) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (100) incidents (33.33% increase)
Dacorum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strawberry Mews with total crimes: 20
  • Prison with total crimes: 19
  • Triton Way with total crimes: 13

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, Apsley and Corner Hall (134 crimes), and the safest, Aldbury and Wigginton (7 crimes), is 127 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Dacorum.

Similarly, the area of Hemel Hempstead Town (187 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Tring East, Wigginton & Aldbury (16 crimes), with a difference of 171 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dacorum.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Apsley and Corner Hall134
Hemel Hempstead Town115
Adeyfield East109
Boxmoor106
Chaulden and Warners End100

Safest Wards:

Nash Mills18
Northchurch9
Tring East9
Ashridge8
Aldbury and Wigginton7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hemel Hempstead Town187
Maylands & Adeyfield109
Boxmoor & Apsley109
Warners End87
Grovehill77

Safest Areas:

Tring West & Long Marston29
Kings Langley27
Berkhamsted West19
Northchurch & Potten End17
Tring East, Wigginton & Aldbury16

Dacorum Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dacorum has recorded 1,270 crimes with crime rate of 8.19 ranking 152th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire950 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire815 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers607 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,027 712,706 710,594 7
Broxbourne733 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage867 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,168 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,070 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,469 119,226 117,362 1

Dacorum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 397 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 316 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (774 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (568 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 696 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202536
March 202572
February 202553
January 202581
December 202465
November 202461
October 202471
September 202438
August 202447
July 202441
June 202476

A total of 340 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202526
March 202538
February 202536
January 202521
December 202428
November 202428
October 202427
September 202416
August 202419
July 202424
June 202450

A total of 1078 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 202575
March 202598
February 202572
January 202566
December 202468
November 202479
October 202489
September 202464
August 202479
July 202490
June 2024198

A total of 3268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 272.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 568 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025300
April 2025260
March 2025274
February 2025194
January 2025196
December 2024193
November 2024180
October 2024277
September 2024242
August 2024268
July 2024316
June 2024568

A total of 256 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202523
March 202524
February 202522
January 202523
December 202428
November 202414
October 20249
September 202422
August 202416
July 202426
June 202434

A total of 1104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202562
March 2025107
February 202563
January 202565
December 202487
November 202475
October 2024104
September 2024102
August 2024108
July 2024114
June 2024154

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 711 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202557
March 202564
February 202554
January 202552
December 202466
November 202457
October 202438
September 202444
August 202469
July 202449
June 2024106

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 202418

A total of 1367 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 2025112
March 2025128
February 2025120
January 2025121
December 202495
November 2024128
October 2024107
September 202478
August 2024113
July 202490
June 2024178

A total of 200 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 202526
February 202514
January 20258
December 202417
November 202417
October 202414
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202436

A total of 5117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 426.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 774 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025417
April 2025405
March 2025471
February 2025334
January 2025393
December 2024458
November 2024386
October 2024385
September 2024335
August 2024362
July 2024397
June 2024774

A total of 1131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202597
March 202592
February 202586
January 202580
December 202491
November 202494
October 202488
September 202475
August 202469
July 202488
June 2024176

High Crime Locations Dacorum in May 2025

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

1. Strawberry Mews (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Other theft9
Robbery1
2. Prison (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime6
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Triton Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences13
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Robbery2
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

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