Hemel Hempstead Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hemel Hempstead's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, 11.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area in the upper echelon of UK built-up areas for overall crime, though the profile differs from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.5% of total crimes (286 incidents), slightly above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (1% above). Anti-social behaviour, at 25.8% of total crimes (227 incidents), was 58% above the UK average (1.5 per 1,000), a disparity likely linked to the area's commuter belt status and proximity to transport hubs. Other theft (9.3% of total crimes) also exceeded UK rates by 57%, suggesting persistent challenges in retail and public spaces. Seasonal factors may partly explain these figures: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could heighten burglary risks. However, the rate of violent crimes (2.9 per 1,000) aligns closely with the UK average, indicating no significant divergence in this category. The area's crime profile reflects a combination of local demographics, infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms, with property crimes (32.5% of total) and anti-social behaviour (25.8%) dominating the landscape. While the overall rate remains elevated, the month-on-month decline from July's 11.4 per 1,000 suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal fluctuations may be influencing trends.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 64.7% (17 → 28) and burglary rising 34.5% (29 → 39). These increases contrast sharply with declines in other crime (-66.7%), bicycle theft (-62.5%), and theft from the person (-60.0%), reflecting seasonal dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, at 25.8% of total crimes, remains 58% above the UK average (1.5 vs 2.3 per 1,000), a disparity consistent with Hemel Hempstead's proximity to major transport hubs. Other theft also exceeded UK rates by 57% (0.5 vs 0.8 per 1,000). For residents, the daily crime count of 28 incidents offers a tangible reference point for assessing local security risks. above the UK average.

Hemel Hempstead's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 20.6% decrease from July's 11.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during late summer, where reduced tourist activity and increased domestic presence may lower opportunities for certain crimes. Daily crime counts averaged 28 incidents per day in August, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national averages due to the absence of UK-wide daily metrics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 111 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the upper third of UK built-up areas for routine crime visibility. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the drop from July, Hemel Hempstead remains 11.1% above the UK average, suggesting persistent local factors that outpace national trends.