Crime Rate in Adeyfield West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adeyfield West

The total recorded crimes in Adeyfield West, Dacorum, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adeyfield West crime rate of 3.22 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 West, encompassing approximately 11,485 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Adeyfield West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mariner Way with total crimes: 5
  • Old House Road with total crimes: 5
  • Towers Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Adeyfield West?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Adeyfield West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 442 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Adeyfield West had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 383 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Adeyfield West recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Adeyfield West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Adeyfield West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Adeyfield West has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Adeyfield West crimes were 442. The crime rate of Adeyfield West in 2024 was 38.48 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Adeyfield West were around 383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.35 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adeyfield West)CrimesRank (Adeyfield West)CrimesRank (Adeyfield West)
Adeyfield East182 11,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall121 31,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor112 51,444 21,023 4
Leverstock Green123 2990 5939 6
Hemel Hempstead Town120 41,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End105 6899 6962 5
Grovehill62 10865 7732 7
Highfield88 7773 8684 8
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield78 8539 10461 11
Watling66 9633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm40 13412 14509 10
Gadebridge59 11531 11343 15
Berkhamsted Castle48 12446 12408 12
Tring Central29 18363 15396 13
Bennetts End34 15261 20227 20
Berkhamsted East32 16349 16319 16
Tring West and Rural30 17304 18299 17
Kings Langley29 19341 17286 18
Berkhamsted West27 20301 19284 19
Nash Mills27 21231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton10 23153 23147 22
Northchurch8 24161 22114 23
Tring East15 22128 24111 24
Ashridge6 2599 25106 25

Adeyfield West 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202510
April 202511
March 202522
February 202521
January 202516
December 202430
November 202423
October 202412
September 202417
August 202410

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Adeyfield West in July 2025

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

1. Mariner Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Old House Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Towers Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Longlands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lower Yott (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Acre Wood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sandmere Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Homefield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Springfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Commons Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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