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Crime in Highfield

Highfield had 437 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 27 Dacorum areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle Dacorum area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

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

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137.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 27Dacorum rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common174 in 3 months

Month by month

126 Mar 114 Apr 102 May 135 Jun 147 Jul 155 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17440%
anti-social behaviour11326%
theft245%
public order235%
criminal damage215%
vehicle crime184%
drugs164%
shoplifting164%

Highfield against Dacorum

TypeHighfield per 1,000Middle Dacorum areaChange
Violence54.624.2▲ 28%
Burglary4.41.7▲ 8%
Vehicle crime5.64▼ 10%
Anti-social behaviour35.425.3▲ 43%
Theft and robbery10.45.8▲ 14%

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%
Hemel Hempstead124▲ 13%
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 Highfield a safe area?

Highfield had about 137.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 27 Dacorum areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Highfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (174), followed by anti-social behaviour (113) and theft (24).