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Crime in Maylands

Maylands had 164 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 27 Dacorum areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% above the middle Dacorum area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

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

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103.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 27Dacorum rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common54 in 3 months

Month by month

54 Mar 72 Apr 47 May 60 Jun 62 Jul 42 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5433%
anti-social behaviour4527%
shoplifting159%
theft149%
criminal damage74%
vehicle crime74%
public order74%
other crime53%

Maylands against Dacorum

TypeMaylands per 1,000Middle Dacorum areaChange
Violence3424.2▼ 2%
Burglary1.91.7–
Vehicle crime4.44▼ 36%
Anti-social behaviour28.325.3▲ 7%
Theft and robbery10.15.8▼ 36%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Grovehill149▲ 38%
Highfield137.1▲ 28%
Woodhall Farm128.3▲ 17%
Adeyfield123.6▲ 9%
The Planets118.1▲ 41%
Maylands103.1▼ 5%
Leverstock Green98.6▲ 10%
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 Maylands a safe area?

Maylands had about 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 27 Dacorum areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Maylands?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (54), followed by anti-social behaviour (45) and shoplifting (15).