Crime Rate in Adeyfield East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adeyfield East

The total recorded crimes in Adeyfield East, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adeyfield East crime rate of 6.83 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 Adeyfield East, encompassing approximately 15,966 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
Adeyfield East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Woodwhite Way with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Adeyfield East?

To understand the safety of Adeyfield East, we need to analyze Adeyfield East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Adeyfield East reported a higher crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 1,524 crimes compared to 597. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Adeyfield East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Adeyfield East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dacorum average, with 1,514 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Adeyfield East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Adeyfield East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Adeyfield East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Adeyfield East has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 6.83 ranking 3th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Adeyfield East crimes were 1,524. The crime rate of Adeyfield East in 2024 was 95.45 (year) or 7.95 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Adeyfield East were around 1,514 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.83 (year) or 7.90 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adeyfield East)CrimesRank (Adeyfield East)CrimesRank (Adeyfield East)
Apsley and Corner Hall134 11,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor106 41,444 21,023 4
Hemel Hempstead Town115 21,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End100 5899 6962 5
Leverstock Green88 6990 5939 6
Grovehill77 7865 7732 7
Highfield63 8773 8684 8
Watling56 9633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm34 14412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield54 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge45 11531 11343 15
Berkhamsted Castle39 12446 12408 12
Tring Central39 13363 15396 13
Adeyfield West26 19442 13383 14
Bennetts End30 15261 20227 20
Berkhamsted East29 16349 16319 16
Tring West and Rural29 17304 18299 17
Kings Langley27 18341 17286 18
Berkhamsted West19 20301 19284 19
Nash Mills18 21231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton7 25153 23147 22
Northchurch9 22161 22114 23
Tring East9 23128 24111 24
Ashridge8 2499 25106 25

Adeyfield East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202514
February 20258
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 202410
August 202415
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202516
February 202510
January 202518
December 202413
November 202418
October 202432
September 202435
August 202418
July 202423
June 202450
May 202431

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202415
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202533
March 202551
February 202525
January 202528
December 202433
November 202421
October 202429
September 202429
August 202440
July 202429
June 202482
May 202426

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202529
March 202535
February 202526
January 202527
December 202417
November 202423
October 202435
September 202413
August 202431
July 202422
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20253
December 20244
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Adeyfield East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Woodwhite Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Argus Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Duxons Turn (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
6. Zoffany Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Maylands Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Saracens Head (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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