Crime Rate in Northchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northchurch

The total recorded crimes in Northchurch, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northchurch crime rate of 4.36 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 Northchurch, encompassing approximately 2,065 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Northchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tring Road with total crimes: 2
  • Alma Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wharf Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Northchurch?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Northchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 161 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northchurch recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Northchurch had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 114 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northchurch recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Northchurch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Northchurch Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northchurch has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 22th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Northchurch crimes were 161. The crime rate of Northchurch in 2024 was 77.97 (year) or 6.50 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northchurch were around 114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.21 (year) or 4.60 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northchurch)CrimesRank (Northchurch)CrimesRank (Northchurch)
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
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
Tring East9 23128 24111 24
Ashridge8 2499 25106 25

Northchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Northchurch in May 2025

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

1. Tring Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Alma Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wharf Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Emerton Garth (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Herons Elm (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Rise (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. The Meads (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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