Crime Rate in Bennetts End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bennetts End

The total recorded crimes in Bennetts End, Dacorum, UK in February 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bennetts End crime rate of 2.00 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 Bennetts End, encompassing approximately 13,514 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bennetts End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Risedale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Oliver Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Keiths Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bennetts End?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Bennetts End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 261 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bennetts End recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bennetts End had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 227 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bennetts End recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bennetts End Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bennetts End has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 17th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Bennetts End crimes were 261. The crime rate of Bennetts End in 2024 was 19.31 (year) or 1.61 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bennetts End were around 227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.80 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 20 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
Adeyfield West32 13442 13383 14
Tring West and Rural30 15304 18299 17
Berkhamsted East21 19349 16319 16
Kings Langley26 18341 17286 18
Northchurch16 20161 22114 23
Nash Mills12 22231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton6 25153 23147 22
Tring East8 23128 24111 24
Ashridge7 2499 25106 25

Bennetts End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 202413
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202424
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202513
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 4 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
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
August 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Bennetts End in February 2025

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

1. Risedale Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oliver Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Keiths Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gatecroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stonelea Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Royal Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gammon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sheephouse Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ashley Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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