Crime in Apsley and Corner Hall: statistics, rates and trends
1,244 crimes were recorded in Apsley and Corner Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Apsley and Corner Hall
- Questions about crime in Apsley and Corner Hall
- About this data
1,244 crimes were recorded in Apsley and Corner Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 350 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Apsley and Corner Hall has the 1,004th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Apsley and Corner Hall | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,244 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.7 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,235 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Apsley and Corner Hall was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,348 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,006). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,244 | 110.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,298 | 115.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,249 | 111.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,209 | 107.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,108 | 98.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,006 | 89.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,146 | 102.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,348 | 120.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,269 | 113.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 139 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Apsley and Corner Hall over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, drugs.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in burglary (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 31.2 | 0.91 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 275 | 24.5 | 1.60 | +21% |
| Other theft | 186 | 16.6 | 2.59 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 9.6 | 1.16 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 6.1 | 1.25 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -24% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -21% |
| Drugs | 49 | 4.4 | 1.33 | +188% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.8 | 0.81 | -36% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.82 | +29% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.53 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.37 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Apsley and Corner Hall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Apsley and Corner Hall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Apsley and Corner Hall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Apsley and Corner Hall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Apsley and Corner Hall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Apsley and Corner Hall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Apsley and Corner Hall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Apsley and Corner Hall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 188% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Apsley and Corner Hall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Apsley and Corner Hall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Apsley and Corner Hall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Apsley and Corner Hall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Apsley and Corner Hall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Apsley and Corner Hall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Apsley and Corner Hall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Apsley and Corner Hall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Apsley and Corner Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts End | 241 | 47.7 | -57% |
| Nash Mills | 284 | 72.7 | -34% |
| Boxmoor | 1,287 | 142.9 | +29% |
| Adeyfield West | 410 | 73.7 | -33% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,458 | 194.3 | +75% |
| Leverstock Green | 930 | 84.4 | -24% |
| Highfield | 670 | 94.4 | -15% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,291 | 152.3 | +38% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Apsley and Corner Hall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 148 |
| On or near Jarman Way | 89 |
| On or near Parking Area | 82 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 67 |
| On or near Fern Drive | 46 |
| On or near Apsley | 45 |
| On or near Frogmore Road | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Dowling Court | 28 |
| On or near Mill Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Apsley and Corner Hall over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 460 | 37.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 275 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Apsley and Corner Hall has an estimated population of 11,235. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Apsley and Corner Hall sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Apsley and Corner Hall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Apsley and Corner Hall a safe place to live?
Apsley and Corner Hall recorded 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Apsley and Corner Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (275).
Is crime in Apsley and Corner Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Apsley and Corner Hall was down 4% on the year before: 1,244 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,298 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Apsley and Corner Hall?
Apsley and Corner Hall is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Apsley and Corner Hall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.