Crime Rate in Highfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfield

The total recorded crimes in Highfield, Dacorum, UK in February 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfield crime rate of 0.70 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Highfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downside with total crimes: 6
  • Sleddale with total crimes: 5
  • Harkness Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Highfield has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 0.79 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)
Adeyfield East93 21,524 11,514 1
Hemel Hempstead Town115 11,382 31,210 3
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
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

Highfield 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 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).

July 2024 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 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202527
December 202431
November 202429
October 202426
September 202413
August 202425
July 202417
June 202474
May 202418
April 202411
March 202427

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20253
December 202415
November 202410
October 20248
September 202414
August 20248
July 202420
June 202430
May 202422
April 202415
March 20249

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
March 20245

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Highfield in February 2025

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

1. Downside (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sleddale (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Harkness Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Triton Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bowmans Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fletcher Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Pennine Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
10. Thumpers (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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