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 February 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (31.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
Hemel Hempstead Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Half Moon Yard with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Hemel Hempstead Town has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 1th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)
Adeyfield East93 21,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall73 51,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor91 31,444 21,023 4
Leverstock Green76 4990 5939 6
Chaulden and Warners End72 6899 6962 5
Grovehill49 9865 7732 7
Highfield67 7773 8684 8
Watling60 8633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm27 16412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield42 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge34 12531 11343 15
Berkhamsted West35 11301 19284 19
Berkhamsted Castle32 14446 12408 12
Tring Central14 21363 15396 13
Adeyfield West32 13442 13383 14
Tring West and Rural30 15304 18299 17
Berkhamsted East21 19349 16319 16
Kings Langley26 18341 17286 18
Bennetts End27 17261 20227 20
Northchurch16 20161 22114 23
Nash Mills12 22231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton6 25153 23147 22
Tring East8 23128 24111 24
Ashridge7 2499 25106 25

Hemel Hempstead Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202546
January 202535
December 202433
November 202432
October 202433
September 202436
August 202449
July 202444
June 202458
May 202441
April 202425
March 202431

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202519
December 202433
November 202428
October 202443
September 202429
August 202424
July 202436
June 202450
May 202427
April 202429
March 202426

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 202422
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 202411
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242

High Crime Locations Hemel Hempstead Town in February 2025

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

1. Half Moon Yard (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fernville Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

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