Bovingdon Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bovingdon, a built-up area within Dacorum, reported a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in April 2024, placing it 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, though the month-on-month increase of 55.7% from the previous rate of 2.9 per 1,000 indicates a recent upward trend. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.4% of all reported incidents (13 cases), with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 — 18% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.9% (5 cases), while 'other crime' made up 10.7% (3 cases), significantly outpacing the UK average for that category. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as April's Easter period and spring weather could have influenced outdoor activity and social interactions. The rate for violence and sexual offences, though still below the UK average, saw a 160% month-on-month increase, suggesting a potential link to seasonal events or changes in community dynamics. Meanwhile, categories like criminal damage and arson (down 50% to 2 cases) and vehicle crime (36% below UK average) showed marked declines, reflecting local measures or environmental factors. These patterns align with Bovingdon's character as a relatively low-density built-up area, where community engagement and local initiatives may contribute to lower rates of property-related crimes, even as violent incidents see occasional spikes.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 160% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 13 cases. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in 'other crime' (from 1 to 3 cases), suggests a notable shift in crime patterns. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from 4 to 2 cases. The breakdown reveals that Bovingdon's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average, while 'other crime' is 212% above the national average of 0.2 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area's unique profile, where certain categories deviate sharply from national trends. Residents may find the 55.7% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate particularly relevant, as it indicates a recent uptick that warrants attention.

Bovingdon's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 55.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.9. This upward trend, though significant, still leaves the area 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 221 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is a local metric and does not directly compare to national averages, which are not provided in daily or monthly exposure terms. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate has risen, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low given Bovingdon's population of 6,181. This suggests that even with the increase, the area remains among the safer parts of the country, though local factors such as seasonal activity or specific events may have contributed to the rise.