Crime Rate in Adeyfield West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adeyfield West

The total recorded crimes in Adeyfield West, Dacorum, UK in February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adeyfield West crime rate of 2.79 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Adeyfield West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sawyers Way with total crimes: 10
  • Mariner Way with total crimes: 3
  • Eden Drive 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Adeyfield West has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 13th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)
Adeyfield East93 21,524 11,514 1
Hemel Hempstead Town115 11,382 31,210 3
Apsley and Corner Hall73 51,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor91 31,444 21,023 4
Leverstock Green76 4990 5939 6
Chaulden and Warners End72 6899 6962 5
Grovehill49 9865 7732 7
Highfield67 7773 8684 8
Watling60 8633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm27 16412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield42 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge34 12531 11343 15
Berkhamsted West35 11301 19284 19
Berkhamsted Castle32 14446 12408 12
Tring Central14 21363 15396 13
Tring West and Rural30 15304 18299 17
Berkhamsted East21 19349 16319 16
Kings Langley26 18341 17286 18
Bennetts End27 17261 20227 20
Northchurch16 20161 22114 23
Nash Mills12 22231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton6 25153 23147 22
Tring East8 23128 24111 24
Ashridge7 2499 25106 25

Adeyfield West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202413
March 20247

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202516
December 202430
November 202423
October 202412
September 202417
August 202410
July 202411
June 202438
May 202418
April 20248
March 202411

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Adeyfield West in February 2025

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

1. Sawyers Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Mariner Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eden Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Longlands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rowan Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Chase (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Acre Wood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eastbrook Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Towers Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Manley Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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