Crime in Adeyfield East: statistics, rates and trends
1,300 crimes were recorded in Adeyfield East in the 12 months to August 2026, 153.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Adeyfield East at a glance
- Crime trends in Adeyfield East
- Types of crime in Adeyfield East
- Adeyfield East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Adeyfield East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Adeyfield East
- Demographics of Adeyfield East
- Questions about crime in Adeyfield East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (400), anti-social behaviour (276) and shoplifting (192) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 403rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Adeyfield East | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,300 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.4 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,476 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Adeyfield East peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,508 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,001). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,300 | 153.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,508 | 177.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,482 | 174.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,354 | 159.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,092 | 128.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,123 | 132.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,268 | 149.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,192 | 140.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,001 | 118.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 134 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Adeyfield East recorded notably more shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (78% above the national rate). On the year before, robbery fell from 33 to 20 and shoplifting fell from 298 to 192.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 47.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 276 | 32.6 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 192 | 22.7 | 8.5 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 85 | 10.0 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 8.8 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Public order | 61 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Drugs | 38 | 4.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.4 | 1.4 | -39% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Adeyfield East; the highest is Hemel Hempstead Town (195.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bennetts End (49.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Adeyfield East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeyfield West | 403 | 72.5 | -53% |
| Highfield | 701 | 98.7 | -36% |
| Leverstock Green | 938 | 85.1 | -44% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +28% |
| Grovehill | 676 | 87.4 | -43% |
| Woodhall Farm | 387 | 63.1 | -59% |
| Bennetts End | 248 | 49.1 | -68% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,221 | 108.7 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Adeyfield East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (210).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 210 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Three Cherry Trees Lane | 62 |
| On or near Duxons Turn | 60 |
| On or near Wood Lane End | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Mcdonald Way | 46 |
| On or near Maylands Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Zoffany Place | 40 |
| On or near Malus Close | 37 |
Of the 1,024 crimes in Adeyfield East with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 276 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 455 | 44.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 359 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Adeyfield East has an estimated population of 8,476 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (37%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Adeyfield East average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Adeyfield East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Adeyfield East a safe place to live?
Adeyfield East recorded 153.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 403rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Adeyfield East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (276).
Is crime in Adeyfield East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adeyfield East was down 14% on the year before: 1,300 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,508 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Adeyfield East?
About 8,476 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Adeyfield East?
Adeyfield East is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.