Dacorum Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 saw Dacorum's overall crime rate at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure reflects a continuation of the area's generally lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent type, accounting for 34.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 20.5% and other theft at 8.1%. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic year—may have influenced patterns of criminal activity. For instance, the higher incidence of violence and sexual offences could be linked to increased social interactions in nightlife areas, while the relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) may indicate effective policing in retail zones. Anti-social behaviour, however, showed a marked contrast with its UK average, being 20% higher, suggesting that local factors such as community dynamics or enforcement strategies may play a role. The overall stability in the crime rate, despite these fluctuations, underscores the combination of local conditions and broader national trends. As the month progressed, the transition to shorter evenings and cooler temperatures may have influenced outdoor activity levels, affecting the frequency of certain crimes. These patterns will need to be monitored closely in the coming months to assess their long-term implications for public safety in Dacorum.

The most striking change in September was a 300% increase in theft from the person, rising from three to 12 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal behaviour during the month's transitional period. Anti-social behaviour also saw a notable decline, falling by 23.7% to 225 incidents, possibly linked to the start of the academic term and reduced late-night activity in residential areas. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 36.5% to 40 cases, a trend consistent with seasonal patterns observed in similar local authority districts. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 34.5% of all crimes, though they were 7% below the UK average. The rise in possession of weapons—up 133.3% to 14 cases—raises questions about local factors influencing such offences, though no definitive links can be drawn without further data.

Dacorum's September 2025 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.2% decline from August's 7.1 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This monthly rate translates to approximately 37 crimes reported each day, reflecting a stable pattern of activity despite seasonal transitions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents within the area's population of 161,420. While this exposure rate is lower than the UK average, the daily crime count suggests that local residents encounter crime at a consistent, if relatively low, level. The comparison to the previous month underscores a gradual reduction in overall criminal activity, though specific category fluctuations—such as the sharp rise in theft from the person—highlight areas requiring closer attention.