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Crime in The Planets

The Planets had 420 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 118.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 27 Dacorum areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% above the middle Dacorum area. Crime was up 41% on the three months before.

HP2, Dacorum · within 0.6 miles of the middle of The Planets

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118.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 27Dacorum rank1st is the highest rate
+41%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common172 in 3 months

Month by month

114 Mar 89 Apr 95 May 129 Jun 145 Jul 146 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17241%
anti-social behaviour9823%
shoplifting307%
vehicle crime205%
criminal damage195%
public order184%
theft174%
drugs164%

The Planets against Dacorum

TypeThe Planets per 1,000Middle Dacorum areaChange
Violence48.424.2▲ 62%
Burglary2.51.7▼ 18%
Vehicle crime5.64▼ 5%
Anti-social behaviour27.625.3▲ 40%
Theft and robbery7.95.8▲ 17%

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 The Planets a safe area?

The Planets had about 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 27 Dacorum areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in The Planets?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (172), followed by anti-social behaviour (98) and shoplifting (30).