Crime Rate in Boxmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boxmoor

The total recorded crimes in Boxmoor, Dacorum, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boxmoor crime rate of 3.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Boxmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Boxmoor has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boxmoor)CrimesRank (Boxmoor)CrimesRank (Boxmoor)
Adeyfield East182 11,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall121 31,354 41,271 2
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
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

Boxmoor 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202541
May 202532
April 202534
March 202523
February 202520
January 202539
December 202442
November 202432
October 202438
September 202424
August 202426

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202535
May 202528
April 202522
March 202524
February 202520
January 202511
December 202423
November 202415
October 202425
September 202417
August 202418

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20255
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20259
April 202521
March 202521
February 202517
January 202539
December 202423
November 202428
October 202432
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 202513
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20244
September 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Boxmoor in July 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. King Harry Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marlowes (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Fishery Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. The Spires (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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