Crime Rate in Hemel Hempstead Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemel Hempstead Town

The total recorded crimes in Hemel Hempstead Town, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemel Hempstead Town crime rate of 4.33 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 Hemel Hempstead Town, encompassing approximately 26,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
Hemel Hempstead Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hemel Hempstead Town?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Hemel Hempstead Town reported a higher crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 1,382 crimes compared to 597. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hemel Hempstead Town witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Hemel Hempstead Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dacorum average, with 1,210 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hemel Hempstead Town witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hemel Hempstead Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hemel Hempstead Town has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Hemel Hempstead Town crimes were 1,382. The crime rate of Hemel Hempstead Town in 2024 was 52.02 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hemel Hempstead Town were around 1,210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.55 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hemel Hempstead Town)CrimesRank (Hemel Hempstead Town)CrimesRank (Hemel Hempstead Town)
Adeyfield East109 31,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall134 11,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor106 41,444 21,023 4
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

Hemel Hempstead Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202525
March 202529
February 202511
January 202519
December 202433
November 202428
October 202443
September 202429
August 202424
July 202436
June 202450
May 202427

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202539
March 202547
February 202546
January 202535
December 202433
November 202432
October 202433
September 202436
August 202449
July 202444
June 202458
May 202441

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 202411
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20252
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hemel Hempstead Town in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime1
4. Half Moon Yard (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
5. Fernville Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Piccotts End Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Sharpcroft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Wood Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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