Bovingdon Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bovingdon’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a mixed picture of stability and localized spikes. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 27.4% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with its status as a relatively small, built-up area within Dacorum. However, the sharp increase in violent offences—jumping by 90% to 19 incidents—dominates the monthly report, now accounting for 57.6% of all crimes. This surge in violence, which exceeds the UK average by 21%, may be partly explained by the darker evenings of November, a time when community events like Bonfire Night and the retail rush of Black Friday could heighten tensions. The local spike in violent crime, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, points to seasonal factors influencing criminal activity, though the area remains safer than the national average overall. Burglary, though lower than the UK rate, rose to 4 incidents, while drug-related crimes—now at 3 cases—have tripled from zero, a trend that deserves closer attention. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, fell sharply, and other crimes declined significantly, though these drops are overshadowed by the concentrated increases in violent and property-related offences. The data suggests that while Bovingdon maintains a generally low crime rate, specific categories demand heightened vigilance, particularly in areas where violent incidents have surged.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 90% in November, jumping from 10 to 19 incidents—a figure that now accounts for 57.6% of all crimes, 21% above the UK average for this category. This spike may be linked to the darker evenings of the month, coinciding with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson—up 100% from zero to three cases—suggests a possible link to seasonal events, though this category remains 6% below the UK average. Drug-related crimes also doubled from zero to three, an 85% jump above the UK average, highlighting a growing concern in local law enforcement. Anti-social behaviour, however, dropped by 60%, and other crimes fell by two-thirds, though these declines are offset by the significant rises elsewhere. Residents should be particularly cautious in areas where violent incidents have spiked, as the local rate for this category is higher than national averages. The stark contrast between the overall low rate and the concentrated increase in violent crime underscores the need for community-specific awareness.

Bovingdon’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 2.9% decrease from October’s 5.5. This small downward trend contrasts with the sharp increases in specific categories, but it underscores the area’s position as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a rate 27.4% below the national average of 7.3. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of criminal activity in a relatively small community. When scaled to Bovingdon’s population of 6,181, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 187 residents—a statistic that, while not alarmingly high, highlights the importance of vigilance. This rate is lower than the UK average, yet the local spike in certain offences suggests that community-specific factors may be influencing crime patterns despite the overall downward trend. The combination of a low overall rate with concentrated spikes in violent crime illustrates a need for targeted awareness, particularly in areas where such incidents have increased.