Dacorum Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dacorum's crime profile in September 2025 reflects a mix of seasonal patterns and local characteristics. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 8.1% below the UK average of 7.4, a consistent trend that underscores Dacorum's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all reported crimes, the highest category, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—7% below the UK average. This may be influenced by the area's commuter nature, where transient populations and limited nightlife reduce opportunities for violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed at 20.5% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000, 20% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be linked to the area's mix of suburban and rural communities, where social interactions in public spaces may be more frequent during the autumn term. Other theft, at 8.1% of total crimes, highlights ongoing challenges with property crime.6 per 1,000 remains slightly above the UK average. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods, university freshers' events, and the transition to shorter evenings—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime types, particularly in theft and anti-social behaviour. These patterns suggest that while Dacorum maintains a safer environment than many UK areas, targeted efforts may be needed to address specific challenges in anti-social behaviour and other theft categories.

The most dramatic shift in September was the 300% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 12 incidents. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity during university freshers' week, a known period for petty crime in areas with student populations. Conversely, burglary dropped by 36.5% compared to August, likely linked to reduced summer activity and the return of students to campus housing. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 23.7%, possibly due to the start of the school term, which often reduces public disorder in local communities. Violence and sexual offences in Dacorum remained 7% below the UK average, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6. This contrast with the 20% UK-wide increase in anti-social behaviour highlights the area's unique crime dynamics, shaped by its commuter demographics and suburban infrastructure.

Dacorum's overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% decline from August's 7.1 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with a monthly exposure figure of one reported crime for every 147 residents, a ratio that remains consistent with the area's generally lower crime profile compared to the UK average. Daily crime counts averaged 37 incidents per day, slightly below the 38 recorded in August but within normal seasonal fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Dacorum's crime rate is 8.1% below the UK average, reflecting a combination of effective local policing and the area's character as a commuter-oriented district with a mix of suburban and rural communities. These figures suggest that while crime remains a local concern, the area's overall safety metrics continue to outperform national benchmarks, particularly in violent crime categories.