Crime Rate in Leverstock Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leverstock Green

The total recorded crimes in Leverstock Green, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leverstock Green crime rate of 3.26 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 Leverstock Green, encompassing approximately 27,027 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Leverstock Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strawberry Mews with total crimes: 24
  • Pelham Court with total crimes: 7
  • Highland Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Leverstock Green?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Leverstock Green reported a higher crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 990 crimes compared to 597. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leverstock Green witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Leverstock Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dacorum average, with 939 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leverstock Green witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leverstock Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leverstock Green has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Leverstock Green crimes were 990. The crime rate of Leverstock Green in 2024 was 36.63 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leverstock Green were around 939 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.74 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leverstock Green)CrimesRank (Leverstock Green)CrimesRank (Leverstock Green)
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
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

Leverstock Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202521
February 202524
January 202518
December 202412
November 202412
October 202422
September 202416
August 202415
July 202419
June 202434
May 202434

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202543
February 202520
January 202523
December 202419
November 202432
October 202425
September 202431
August 202424
July 202429
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
May 20242

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 20258
February 202513
January 20258
December 20244
November 202420
October 202414
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 202412

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

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 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Leverstock Green in May 2025

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

1. Strawberry Mews (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting10
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Pelham Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Highland Drive (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hill Common (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
6. Leaside (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. St Margarets Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Childwick Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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