Crime in Adeyfield West: statistics, rates and trends
403 crimes were recorded in Adeyfield West in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Adeyfield West at a glance
- Crime trends in Adeyfield West
- Types of crime in Adeyfield West
- Adeyfield West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Adeyfield West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Adeyfield West
- Demographics of Adeyfield West
- Questions about crime in Adeyfield West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (197), anti-social behaviour (74) and vehicle crime (28) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,129th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Adeyfield West | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 403 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.5 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,560 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Adeyfield West peaked in the year to August 2019 (521 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (325). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 403 | 72.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 416 | 74.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 385 | 69.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 384 | 69.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 360 | 64.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 325 | 58.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 438 | 78.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 521 | 93.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 407 | 73.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (46% below) and criminal damage and arson (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 35 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 35.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Adeyfield West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +170% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,300 | 153.4 | +112% |
| Highfield | 701 | 98.7 | +36% |
| Bennetts End | 248 | 49.1 | -32% |
| Leverstock Green | 938 | 85.1 | +17% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,221 | 108.7 | +50% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +101% |
| Nash Mills | 267 | 68.3 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Adeyfield West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mariner Way” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mariner Way | 44 |
| On or near Longlands | 28 |
| On or near Toms Croft | 26 |
| On or near Acre Wood | 24 |
| On or near Old House Road | 20 |
| On or near Newfield Lane | 15 |
| On or near Towers Road | 15 |
| On or near Park View Rise | 14 |
| On or near Sheepcote Road | 14 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 13 |
Of the 329 crimes in Adeyfield West with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Adeyfield West has an estimated population of 5,560 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Adeyfield West average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Adeyfield West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Adeyfield West a safe place to live?
Adeyfield West recorded 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,129th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Adeyfield West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Adeyfield West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adeyfield West was down 3% on the year before: 403 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 416 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Adeyfield West?
About 5,560 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Adeyfield West?
Adeyfield West 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.