Crime in Apsley and Corner Hall: statistics, rates and trends
1,221 crimes were recorded in Apsley and Corner Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Apsley and Corner Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Apsley and Corner Hall
- Types of crime in Apsley and Corner Hall
- Apsley and Corner Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Apsley and Corner Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Apsley and Corner Hall
- Demographics of Apsley and Corner Hall
- Questions about crime in Apsley and Corner Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (358), anti-social behaviour (272) and other theft (176) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,037th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Apsley and Corner Hall | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,221 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.7 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,235 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Apsley and Corner Hall peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,332 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (995). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,221 | 108.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,328 | 118.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,229 | 109.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,198 | 106.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,173 | 104.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 995 | 88.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,124 | 100.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,332 | 118.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,292 | 115.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, Apsley and Corner Hall recorded notably more other theft (2.4 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (58% above the national rate) and drugs (39% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (32% below) and public order (29% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 236 to 272, while burglary fell from 51 to 27 and public order fell from 79 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 358 | 31.9 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 272 | 24.2 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Other theft | 176 | 15.7 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 9.0 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Apsley and Corner Hall; 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 Apsley and Corner Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts End | 248 | 49.1 | -55% |
| Nash Mills | 267 | 68.3 | -37% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +34% |
| Adeyfield West | 403 | 72.5 | -33% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +80% |
| Leverstock Green | 938 | 85.1 | -22% |
| Highfield | 701 | 98.7 | -9% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,300 | 153.4 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Apsley and Corner Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (148).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 148 |
| On or near Jarman Way | 95 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 69 |
| On or near Apsley | 51 |
| On or near Fern Drive | 42 |
| On or near Frogmore Road | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Mill Street | 25 |
| On or near Dowling Court | 24 |
Of the 949 crimes in Apsley and Corner Hall with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 272 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 434 | 45.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 276 | 29.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Apsley and Corner Hall has an estimated population of 11,235 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Apsley and Corner Hall average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Apsley and Corner Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Apsley and Corner Hall a safe place to live?
Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,037th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Apsley and Corner Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 358 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (272).
Is crime in Apsley and Corner Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Apsley and Corner Hall was down 8% on the year before: 1,221 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,328 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Apsley and Corner Hall?
About 11,235 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Apsley and Corner Hall?
Apsley and Corner Hall 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.