Bovingdon Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bovingdon, a built-up area within Dacorum, recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, 32.5% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure places the area among the safer locales nationally, though the composition of crimes tells a more nuanced story. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.8% of all reported crimes, with 14 incidents—double the previous month’s total. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 31.3% of the total, while property crimes remained minimal at 4. The area’s relatively low crime rate may reflect its character as a smaller, more tightly knit community compared to larger urban centres. However, the surge in violent crime during April—coinciding with Easter and the onset of spring—suggests a need to consider how seasonal patterns influence local dynamics. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Bovingdon’s rate, while still lower, shows a marked departure from previous months. This could indicate either a temporary spike or a shift in local crime trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000, is 20% above the UK average, highlighting a specific challenge in this category. Meanwhile, drug-related offences and 'other crime' have seen sharp increases, though they remain well below national levels. These figures, when viewed through the lens of Bovingdon’s size and character, suggest that while the area is generally safe, targeted efforts may be needed to address rising concerns in violent and anti-social incidents.

April 2025 saw a dramatic increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 3 to 14 incidents—a 366.7% jump. This category remains 12% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with 10 reported incidents, 20% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, 'other crime' fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2, while criminal damage and arson, though doubling from 0 to 2, remained 47% below the UK average. The surge in violent crime may be linked to Easter-related activity or the transition to warmer weather, which often increases outdoor gatherings and social interactions in built-up areas like Bovingdon.

Bovingdon's crime rate in April 2025 rose 113.2% compared to March 2025, jumping from 2.4 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase. below the UK average, reflects a notable shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 1 reported crime per day, a figure that underscores the pace of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents, a ratio that contextualises the exposure of local households to crime within their community. While the absolute numbers remain low by UK standards, the sharp rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour suggests a need for closer monitoring of trends that may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during Easter and the transition to spring weather.