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Crime in Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead had 2,194 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 124 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 27 Dacorum areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% above the middle Dacorum area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

HP1, Dacorum · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hemel Hempstead

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124crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 27Dacorum rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common728 in 3 months

Month by month

659 Mar 631 Apr 644 May 710 Jun 765 Jul 719 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence72833%
anti-social behaviour62829%
shoplifting1647%
theft1356%
public order1266%
criminal damage1185%
vehicle crime814%
drugs673%

Hemel Hempstead against Dacorum

TypeHemel Hempstead per 1,000Middle Dacorum areaChange
Violence41.124.2▲ 10%
Burglary2.71.7▼ 4%
Vehicle crime4.64▼ 19%
Anti-social behaviour35.525.3▲ 31%
Theft and robbery9.95.8▲ 4%

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%
Highfield137.1▲ 28%
Hemel Hempstead124▲ 13%
Bennetts End88.6▲ 30%
Apsley86.2▲ 11%
Boxmoor84.4▼ 9%
Warners End76.9▲ 9%
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 Hemel Hempstead a safe area?

Hemel Hempstead had about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 27 Dacorum areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hemel Hempstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (728), followed by anti-social behaviour (628) and shoplifting (164).