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Crime in Bovingdon

Bovingdon had 98 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 63.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 27 Dacorum areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle Dacorum area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

HP3, Dacorum · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bovingdon

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63.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 27Dacorum rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 25 Apr 27 May 20 Jun 40 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bovingdon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3637%
anti-social behaviour2222%
other crime1212%
criminal damage1010%
theft66%
vehicle crime33%
public order33%
drugs22%

Bovingdon against Dacorum

TypeBovingdon per 1,000Middle Dacorum areaChange
Violence23.424.2▲ 24%
Burglary1.31.7–
Vehicle crime1.94–
Anti-social behaviour14.325.3▲ 16%
Theft and robbery4.55.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chaulden71.3▲ 5%
Bovingdon63.7▲ 23%
Chipperfield33.1▼ 19%
Botley30.1▲ 21%
Leyhill Common19.5▼ 27%
See every Dacorum area ranked on the crime in Dacorum page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bovingdon a safe area?

Bovingdon had about 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 27 Dacorum areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bovingdon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and other crime (12).