Bovingdon Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,181 residents, Bovingdon reported 23 crimes in January 2024—a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 people, which is 50% below the UK average of 7.4. This volume context illustrates that, despite the absolute number of crimes being relatively small, the rate is lower than the national benchmark. The breakdown of incidents reveals that violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 34.8% of the total (8 incidents), followed by 'other crime' (7 incidents, 30.4%) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 13.0%). Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours, likely contributed to the lower frequency of outdoor crimes typically associated with retail or leisure activities. However, the sharp rise in 'other crime' and violence may partly explain the month-on-month increase, though the overall profile remains characterised by low levels of property crime. The area’s built-up nature within Dacorum may influence crime patterns, with limited industrial activity and a more residential focus reducing opportunities for certain types of offences. These dynamics, combined with the UK-wide context, suggest that Bovingdon’s crime profile continues to be shaped by local demographics and environmental factors.

January 2024 saw a 63.9% increase in Bovingdon’s crime rate compared to December 2023, rising from 2.3 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This shift was driven by a 600% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 7 incidents) and a 60% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 5 to 8). These changes highlight a marked shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes now accounting for 34.8% of all incidents—significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, 'other crime' in Bovingdon was 686% above the UK average, a stark contrast that may reflect local factors such as unregulated activity or reporting patterns. Vehicle crime also saw a 100% increase, though it remains 60% below the UK rate. These fluctuations suggest that while the area remains safer than the national average, specific categories warrant closer attention.

In January 2024, Bovingdon recorded 23 total crimes, translating to one reported crime for every 269 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area compared to the UK average. The daily crime count for the month was approximately one crime per day, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur locally. When compared to the previous month’s crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000, the 63.9% increase to 3.7 per 1,000 highlights a notable shift in the local crime picture. While this rate remains significantly below the UK average, the rise in certain categories suggests a need to monitor trends closely. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, for every 1,000 residents in Bovingdon, there were 3.7 crimes reported in January, a rate that, while higher than the previous month, still reflects a safer environment than the national average. This contrast with the UK’s broader context reinforces the importance of localised analysis in understanding crime dynamics.