Crime Rate in Boxmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boxmoor

The total recorded crimes in Boxmoor, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boxmoor crime rate of 3.45 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 Boxmoor, encompassing approximately 30,767 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Boxmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Moor End Road with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Boxmoor?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Boxmoor reported a higher crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 1,444 crimes compared to 597. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Boxmoor witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Boxmoor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dacorum average, with 1,023 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Boxmoor witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Boxmoor has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Boxmoor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boxmoor has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 4th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Boxmoor crimes were 1,444. The crime rate of Boxmoor in 2024 was 46.93 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boxmoor were around 1,023 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.25 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boxmoor)CrimesRank (Boxmoor)CrimesRank (Boxmoor)
Adeyfield East109 31,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall134 11,354 41,271 2
Hemel Hempstead Town115 21,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End100 5899 6962 5
Leverstock Green88 6990 5939 6
Grovehill77 7865 7732 7
Highfield63 8773 8684 8
Watling56 9633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm34 14412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield54 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge45 11531 11343 15
Berkhamsted Castle39 12446 12408 12
Tring Central39 13363 15396 13
Adeyfield West26 19442 13383 14
Bennetts End30 15261 20227 20
Berkhamsted East29 16349 16319 16
Tring West and Rural29 17304 18299 17
Kings Langley27 18341 17286 18
Berkhamsted West19 20301 19284 19
Nash Mills18 21231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton7 25153 23147 22
Northchurch9 22161 22114 23
Tring East9 23128 24111 24
Ashridge8 2499 25106 25

Boxmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202522
March 202524
February 202520
January 202511
December 202423
November 202415
October 202425
September 202417
August 202418
July 202427
June 202450
May 202423

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 20244
August 202412
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202534
March 202523
February 202520
January 202539
December 202442
November 202432
October 202438
September 202424
August 202426
July 202431
June 202462
May 202430

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 311 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202521
March 202521
February 202517
January 202539
December 202423
November 202428
October 202432
September 202411
August 202412
July 202422
June 202450
May 202426

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 202513
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202434
May 20244

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Boxmoor in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Moor End Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. King Harry Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order1
6. Marlowes (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Bridge Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.