Dacorum Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 161,420, 1,185 crimes in April 2025 translates to 7.3 incidents per 1,000 residents — 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This rate aligns with Dacorum’s character as a mixed-area district with suburban and rural pockets, where seasonal factors like Easter and spring weather influence activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.6%) and shoplifting (9.5%). The dominance of violent crime may reflect the district’s urban centres and community spaces, while shoplifting rates likely correlate with retail density in areas like Hemel Hempstead. Anti-social behaviour’s 20% above the UK average could signal heightened social interactions during spring, though this remains consistent with broader patterns in similar-sized districts. The overall rate is lower than the UK average despite the district’s mix of residential and commercial zones, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies may be contributing. Seasonal context adds nuance: Easter’s timing and milder weather could have increased foot traffic in public areas, influencing both violent and property crime trends.

April saw a 50% decrease in burglary, dropping from 72 to 36 incidents — the most significant month-on-month reduction in the dataset. Vehicle crime also fell sharply by 43%, from 107 to 61, possibly linked to Easter holidays reducing commuter traffic and parking congestion. Conversely, other theft increased by 6.6% (91 to 97), indicating persistent challenges in securing personal property. Anti-social behaviour remained 20% above the UK average (1.6 vs 1.3 per 1,000), a figure that could be tied to seasonal gatherings or increased youth activity during school breaks. Violent crime, at 2.5 per 1,000, was 4% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting local interventions may be mitigating severe incidents. The drop in burglary is notable for residents, as it reduces risks in both suburban and rural areas. These shifts highlight a complex balance between seasonal dynamics and local crime prevention efforts.

April’s crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 marked a 15.8% decline from the previous month’s 8.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, Dacorum experienced approximately 40 crimes per day — a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a rate that is slightly lower than the UK average when scaled to similar-sized districts. This monthly exposure figure is particularly meaningful for families, as it provides a tangible sense of risk relative to population size. The 5.2% gap below the UK average is significant, especially considering Dacorum’s mix of urban and rural areas, which typically see higher crime rates than more homogeneous regions. The decrease in burglary and vehicle crime may have been influenced by Easter-related disruptions to routine patterns, though the 20% UK deficit in anti-social behaviour suggests consistent local factors — such as community cohesion or policing — are at play. These comparisons underscore the importance of contextualising crime rates against both national benchmarks and local demographics.