Bovingdon Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bovingdon's crime profile in July 2024, accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, sits 44% below the UK average for the same category, reflecting a marked divergence from national trends. The area’s crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents is 41.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, underscoring a consistently lower crime environment compared to the rest of the country. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common category, contributing 26.7% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000—10% below the UK average. This pattern aligns with Bovingdon’s character as a smaller built-up area within Dacorum, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to lower rates of disorder. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and increased tourism—may partly explain the higher proportion of violence and sexual offences, as outdoor events and public gatherings can amplify interpersonal conflicts. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than national benchmarks, suggesting that local factors such as effective community engagement and policing strategies are likely playing a role in maintaining this trend. The relatively low levels of property crime, with only 7 incidents (23.3% of total crimes), further contrast with the UK average, where property crime typically dominates crime statistics in similar areas.

July 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in Bovingdon’s crime profile. Possession of weapons, criminal damage and arson, and drugs each rose by 100% compared to June, marking sharp increases in these categories. This surge in drugs-related crime, which now stands at 0.2 per 1,000 residents—194% above the UK average—suggests a need for closer monitoring. Conversely, burglary fell by 50%, declining from 4 to 2 incidents, potentially reflecting improved household security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 27.3%, from 11 to 8 incidents, which may be linked to the timing of summer holidays reducing local congregation in public spaces. The balance between violent and property crime has shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences making up 33.3% of total crimes compared to 23.3% for property crime. This shift is consistent with the UK average for violence, which is 44% below the national rate, but contrasts with the UK’s higher property crime rates. Vehicle crime remains stable at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, slightly above the UK average, influenced by local traffic patterns or parking arrangements in the built-up area.

Bovingdon’s crime rate in July 2024 fell to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 19.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its crime rate 41.7% below the national average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Bovingdon recorded approximately one crime per day in July, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the small population of 6,181 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 206 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national figures, where the average resident faces a much higher likelihood of encountering crime. This statistic highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining public safety, even during peak summer months when crime rates in other areas often rise. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that Bovingdon’s residents experience crime at a fraction of the rate seen nationally, with the most significant disparities observed in violent crime and anti-social behaviour. These figures provide a tangible sense of security for residents, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a low-crime environment within the Dacorum district.