Dacorum Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

May 2025 saw Dacorum's overall crime rate at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, 3.7% below the UK average of 8.1. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.6%. This pattern aligns with Dacorum's mix of suburban and rural areas, where high street retail hubs and community events may contribute to persistent violent incidents. Seasonal factors appear to influence crime distribution: longer evenings and bank holidays in May likely increased outdoor socialising, which may explain the higher proportion of anti-social behaviour compared to other months. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences remained consistent with historical trends for the area, suggesting no significant shift in underlying patterns. Property crimes accounted for 35.5% of all incidents, with shoplifting and other thefts maintaining their presence despite a slight decline in some categories. The relatively low rate of public order offences (4.2%) compared to the UK average (0.6%) indicates a possible focus on community policing efforts in public spaces. These figures illustrate a combination of local demographics, environmental factors, and policing strategies that shape Dacorum's crime profile.

The most striking development in May 2025 was the 250% surge in bicycle theft, rising from 4 to 14 incidents. This sharp increase, which outpaced all other crime type changes, may reflect seasonal patterns linked to warmer weather and the start of the university term, which could have increased cycling activity across Dacorum. Concurrently, burglary rates rose by 50% (36 to 54), a significant jump that may be connected to the Easter holidays ending in April, leaving more properties unoccupied during May. In contrast, drug-related offences fell by 43.5% (23 to 13), a decline that could be attributed to targeted enforcement operations or shifts in illicit activity patterns during the spring. The data also reveals a 27% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average, a category that includes disturbances in residential areas and public spaces. Theft from the person dropped by 36.4% (11 to 7), a decrease that may reflect improved lighting in key areas or increased police patrols following previous reports. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Dacorum, where specific incidents and local initiatives can have measurable impacts on different crime categories.

Dacorum's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 5.7% compared to April's 7.3 per 1,000 residents, despite remaining below the UK average. This increase translates to roughly 40 crimes reported per day in the district, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing their risk exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 129 residents, a rate that is slightly lower than the UK average but shows a clear upward trend from the previous month. When compared to the UK average, Dacorum's performance varies significantly by crime type: anti-social behaviour is 27% higher than the national average, while public order offences are 48% lower. This disparity suggests that local policing priorities and community dynamics may be shaping crime patterns in ways distinct from the UK as a whole. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that while Dacorum's overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the month-on-month increase indicates a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends, particularly in categories like bicycle theft and burglary that showed marked changes in May.