Dacorum Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Dacorum's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 30.5% of all reported crimes—over a third of the total. This category, at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, sits 17% below the UK average for the same category, a contrast to other areas where similar offences are more prevalent. The overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places Dacorum 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a consistently lower-than-national baseline for this local authority. Anti-social behaviour (21.3% of total crimes) and shoplifting (10.8%) follow as the next most common categories, though both exceed UK averages by 27% and 27% respectively. These patterns may partly explain the seasonal context of October, when darker evenings and Halloween activities could influence crime dynamics. The area's mix of urban and rural characteristics likely contributes to this profile, with retail hubs driving shoplifting and community interactions shaping anti-social behaviour reports. While property crimes (431) slightly outnumber violent crimes (358), the dominance of violent offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk locations. The 7.3 rate is stable compared to previous months, indicating no sharp spikes or dips in overall criminal activity despite seasonal transitions.

October 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 62.8% to 127 incidents—the highest monthly total in this category since at least 2023. This increase, which places shoplifting 27% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 residents, may reflect heightened foot traffic in retail areas during pre-Christmas preparations. Burglary also rose sharply by 50%, reaching 60 incidents—33% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 41.7% to 7 incidents, a stark contrast to the 12 recorded in September, though this remains 100% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour, at 250 incidents (21.3% of total crimes), exceeded UK rates by 27%, potentially linked to increased socialising during the Halloween period. The data also reveals a 40% increase in 'other crime' (28 incidents), suggesting emerging patterns that may require further analysis. Public order offences fell by 11.5% to 54 incidents, 43% below the UK average, due to improved community engagement efforts. These shifts underscore the importance of localised strategies to address rising concerns in shoplifting and burglary while maintaining progress in reducing public disorder.

Dacorum's crime rate in October 2025 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 6.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000, marking the first upward movement in this local authority's monthly statistics since early 2025. This translates to 38 crimes reported daily on average—a figure that, while relatively low compared to major urban centres, remains a tangible presence for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly below the UK average for similar-sized areas. The population context highlights the importance of these numbers: with 161,420 residents, the 1,173 total crimes represent a manageable proportion of the population. share of violent offences warrants attention. The previous month's rate was 6.8 per 1,000, a 0.5 per 1,000 difference that, while statistically significant, does not indicate a dramatic shift in crime trends. Daily crime counts and population-scaled perspectives provide residents with concrete benchmarks to assess local safety—helping contextualise the 6.8% increase as a minor fluctuation rather than a major escalation. These figures also allow for meaningful comparisons with other local authority districts, though Dacorum's unique mix of urban and rural areas means its crime profile cannot be directly compared to purely metropolitan or rural regions.