Crime Rate in Grovehill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grovehill

The total recorded crimes in Grovehill, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grovehill crime rate of 4.02 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 Grovehill, encompassing approximately 19,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Grovehill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redditch Court with total crimes: 8
  • Squires Ride with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Grovehill?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Grovehill reported a higher crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 865 crimes compared to 597. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Grovehill witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Grovehill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dacorum average, with 732 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grovehill witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Grovehill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Grovehill has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.02 ranking 7th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Grovehill crimes were 865. The crime rate of Grovehill in 2024 was 45.12 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grovehill were around 732 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.19 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grovehill)CrimesRank (Grovehill)CrimesRank (Grovehill)
Adeyfield East109 31,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall134 11,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor106 41,444 21,023 4
Hemel Hempstead Town115 21,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End100 5899 6962 5
Leverstock Green88 6990 5939 6
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

Grovehill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20243
May 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202530
February 202512
January 202518
December 202437
November 202433
October 202436
September 202416
August 202415
July 202424
June 202448
May 202423

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202526
February 20259
January 202524
December 202413
November 202417
October 202418
September 202426
August 202421
July 202430
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 202412
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
September 20245
August 20241
June 202410

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Grovehill in May 2025

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

1. Redditch Court (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Squires Ride (Map)
Total6
Burglary4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Bracknell Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
5. Craigavon Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Avon Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Waveney (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Basildon Square (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lomond Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Penrose Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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