Dacorum Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Dacorum's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 30.5% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, remained 17% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a relative success in addressing violent crime compared to national trends. The district's overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 5.2% below the UK average, a consistent position that may be attributed to a combination of local policing initiatives and the area's character as a commuter-focused district with a mix of urban and rural elements. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.3% of total crimes, a rate 27% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing disruptive conduct. Shoplifting, at 10.8% of all crimes, saw a marked increase in October, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as Halloween and the transition to shorter days, which may reduce visibility in retail areas. The data also shows a notable disparity in crime types compared to the UK average, with property crimes (including shoplifting and burglary) exceeding national rates by 27% and 33% respectively, while public order offences were 43% below the UK average. These patterns may reflect the area's demographic composition, with higher concentrations of retail and commercial activity contributing to property-related crimes, and lower levels of alcohol-related incidents compared to more densely populated urban centres. The seasonal context of October—marked by the clocks going back and the approach of winter—likely plays a role in shaping both the frequency and type of crimes reported, as darker evenings may influence both criminal activity and community vigilance.

October 2025 saw a sharp 62.8% increase in shoplifting, with 127 incidents reported compared to 78 in September. This jump, the largest among all crime categories, may be linked to Halloween-related activity and the seasonal shift to darker evenings, which can deter natural surveillance. Burglary also rose by 50%, reaching 60 incidents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in residential security during the autumn period. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 41.7%, from 12 to 7 cases, possibly reflecting heightened awareness or fewer opportunities due to shorter daylight hours. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remained 17% below the UK average at 2.2 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. Anti-social behaviour exceeded the UK average by 27%, indicating persistent challenges in managing public order in certain areas.

Dacorum's crime rate in October 2025 rose 6.8% from the previous month, climbing to 7.3 per 1,000 residents from 6.8. This increase, while modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns during the autumn season. On average, 38 crimes were reported daily in October, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity across the district. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 161,420 people. When compared to the previous month, the rise in crime appears most pronounced in property-related offences, though violent crimes remained the dominant category. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, local fluctuations align with seasonal rhythms, such as darker evenings and the transition to winter, which may influence both perpetrator and victim behaviour.