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Crime in Grovehill

Grovehill had 354 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 149 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 27 Dacorum areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% above the middle Dacorum area. Crime was up 38% on the three months before.

HP2, Dacorum · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Grovehill

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149crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 27Dacorum rank1st is the highest rate
+38%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common139 in 3 months

Month by month

96 Mar 64 Apr 96 May 106 Jun 125 Jul 123 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Grovehill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13939%
anti-social behaviour9326%
shoplifting247%
public order236%
criminal damage185%
vehicle crime154%
drugs113%
theft72%

Grovehill against Dacorum

TypeGrovehill per 1,000Middle Dacorum areaChange
Violence58.524.2▲ 62%
Burglary2.51.7–
Vehicle crime6.34▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour39.125.3▲ 33%
Theft and robbery7.25.8▼ 32%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Town196.3▲ 13%
Grovehill149▲ 38%
Highfield137.1▲ 28%
Woodhall Farm128.3▲ 17%
Adeyfield123.6▲ 9%
The Planets118.1▲ 41%
Maylands103.1▼ 5%
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 Grovehill a safe area?

Grovehill had about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 27 Dacorum areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Grovehill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (139), followed by anti-social behaviour (93) and shoplifting (24).