Crime Rate in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield

The total recorded crimes in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield, Dacorum, UK in February 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield crime rate of 5.35 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 Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield, encompassing approximately 7,848 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 12
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Horseshoe Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 539 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 461 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 5.35 ranking 10th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield crimes were 539. The crime rate of Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield in 2024 was 68.67 (year) or 5.72 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield were around 461 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.74 (year) or 4.89 (month) ranking 11 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
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
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

Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 202430
May 202417
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202517
December 202413
November 202416
October 202418
September 202412
August 202421
July 202412
June 202434
May 202417
April 202415
March 20247

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202426
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20241
March 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
March 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Prison (Map)
Total12
Other crime5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Horseshoe Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Featherbed Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Sycamores (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bourne End Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Austins Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longcroft Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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