Bovingdon Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bovingdon, a built-up area within Dacorum, recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2023, placing it 55% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked disparity highlights the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its relatively low population density and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each contributing 27.3% of the total 22 reported incidents. These categories were both significantly below the UK average—anti-social behaviour at 25% below and violence and sexual offences at 64% below—suggesting a community with lower levels of interpersonal conflict compared to national trends. The seasonal context of September, with its transition from summer to autumn, may have influenced crime patterns: as schools and universities resumed activities, the area saw a mix of increased community engagement and reduced outdoor activity during evenings. However, the data also reveals an outlier in the form of ‘other crime,’ which was 400% above the UK average. This category, which includes unclassified incidents, may reflect localised issues or administrative variances in reporting. The balance between property and violent crime was relatively even, with 6 property crimes and 6 violent crimes recorded, though property crime rates were slightly lower than the UK average. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the specific characteristics of Bovingdon, where the built-up nature of the area and seasonal transitions likely play a role in shaping the crime profile. While the overall rate remains low, the surge in vehicle crime and the anomaly in ‘other crime’ warrant attention for further analysis.

September 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident to four. This surge, while unexplained by the data, may partly reflect seasonal changes as more vehicles are parked in residential areas during cooler evenings. Conversely, other theft fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, a decline that aligns with the start of the academic year and reduced foot traffic in certain areas. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: ‘other crime’ was 400% above the national rate, a figure that could indicate unclassified incidents or localised issues requiring further scrutiny. Meanwhile, violent crime and anti-social behaviour both remained significantly below UK levels, with the latter at 25% below the national average. These disparities suggest that Bovingdon’s crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from the broader UK context, linked to its built-up character and seasonal rhythms. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime serves as a concrete reminder to secure vehicles during the month.

Bovingdon’s crime rate in September 2023 rose 9.9% from the previous month, moving from 3.2 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, reflects seasonal transitions as evenings lengthen and community activity shifts. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 281 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area’s population of 6,181. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of consistent community vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bovingdon’s crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, with the 3.6 per 1,000 rate representing a 55% deficit compared to the national figure. This contrast is amplified by the unique composition of local crime, where categories such as ‘other crime’ deviate sharply from national trends, suggesting that local factors—such as specific community dynamics or infrastructure—play a role in shaping the crime profile. The comparison to the previous month highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, as even small fluctuations may indicate emerging patterns or the influence of external events.