Crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield: statistics, rates and trends
511 crimes were recorded in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- Types of crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- Demographics of Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- Questions about crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (202), anti-social behaviour (91) and other crime (46) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,873rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 511 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.7 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,523 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield peaked in the year to August 2018 (783 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (444). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 511 | 53.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 538 | 56.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 495 | 52.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 444 | 46.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 494 | 51.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 444 | 46.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 512 | 53.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 652 | 68.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 783 | 82.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less public order (59% below) and criminal damage and arson (56% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 31 and public order rose from 20 to 26, while criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 21.2 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 46 | 4.8 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield; the highest is Boxmoor (145.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bennetts End (49.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaulden and Warners End | 809 | 78.8 | +47% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +171% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,221 | 108.7 | +103% |
| Kings Langley | 317 | 58.5 | +9% |
| Berkhamsted East | 366 | 61.4 | +14% |
| Bennetts End | 248 | 49.1 | -9% |
| Nash Mills | 267 | 68.3 | +27% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 135 |
| On or near Horseshoe Close | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Bushfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Flaunden Lane | 13 |
| On or near Hempstead Road | 10 |
| On or near Mitchell Close | 9 |
| On or near Newhouse Road | 9 |
| On or near Newman Close | 9 |
Of the 420 crimes in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 130 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield has an estimated population of 9,523 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield a safe place to live?
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield recorded 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,873rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield was down 5% on the year before: 511 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield?
About 9,523 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield?
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield 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.