Crime Rate in Bennetts End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bennetts End

The total recorded crimes in Bennetts End, Dacorum, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bennetts End crime rate of 2.52 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bennetts End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howe Road with total crimes: 7
  • Stonelea Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sheephouse Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Dacorum.

    • 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 areas in the Dacorum.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bennetts End has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bennetts End)CrimesRank (Bennetts End)CrimesRank (Bennetts End)
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
Adeyfield West37 14442 13383 14
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

Bennetts End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 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 (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 20256
April 202510
March 202511
February 202514
January 202513
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202511
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 202413
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
November 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 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

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

High Crime Locations Bennetts End in July 2025

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

1. Howe Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Stonelea Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sheephouse Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Gammon Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Risedale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Ash Grove (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Robbery1
7. Risedale Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pamela Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lime Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Great Whites Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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