Crime Rate in Highfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfield

The total recorded crimes in Highfield, Dacorum, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfield crime rate of 0.92 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 Highfield, encompassing approximately 95,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Highfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teesdale with total crimes: 19
  • Chilterns with total crimes: 6
  • Clarendon Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Highfield?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Highfield reported a higher crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 773 crimes compared to 597. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Highfield witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Highfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dacorum average, with 684 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Highfield witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Highfield has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 7th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Highfield crimes were 773. The crime rate of Highfield in 2024 was 8.11 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highfield were around 684 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.04 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)
Adeyfield East182 11,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall121 31,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor112 51,444 21,023 4
Leverstock Green123 2990 5939 6
Hemel Hempstead Town120 41,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End105 6899 6962 5
Grovehill62 10865 7732 7
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

Highfield 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 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 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 20259
April 202513
March 202514
February 202512
January 20253
December 202415
November 202410
October 20248
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202531
May 202540
April 202528
March 202522
February 202527
January 202527
December 202431
November 202429
October 202426
September 202413
August 202425

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 202513
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 202513
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Highfield in July 2025

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

1. Teesdale (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other crime1
2. Chilterns (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Clarendon Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Fletcher Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Dione Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Downside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
7. Sleddale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Quantocks (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. East Mimms (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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