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 July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield crime rate of 9.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 42
  • Hempstead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Dacorum.

    • 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 areas in the Dacorum.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 9.94 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield)CrimesRank (Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield)CrimesRank (Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield)
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
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
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

Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield 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 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202521
May 202521
April 202526
March 202519
February 202512
January 202517
December 202413
November 202416
October 202418
September 202412
August 202421

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 202510
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 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

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
October 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield in July 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences23
Other crime10
Criminal damage and arson9
2. Hempstead Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chipperfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Longcroft Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hamer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Featherbed Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Felden Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Roughdown Villas Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Pouchen End Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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