Crime in Boxmoor: statistics, rates and trends
1,312 crimes were recorded in Boxmoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (400), anti-social behaviour (299) and shoplifting (152) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 468th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Boxmoor | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,312 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.6 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,009 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Boxmoor of any year here (1,312 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,312 | 145.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,345 | 149.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,343 | 149.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,607 | 178.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,738 | 192.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,681 | 186.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,531 | 169.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,915 | 212.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,220 | 246.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 119 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 107 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boxmoor recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.5 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.1 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 33 to 52 and theft from the person rose from 22 to 32, while shoplifting fell from 226 to 152 and burglary fell from 47 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 44.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 299 | 33.2 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 152 | 16.9 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 71 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 70 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Drugs | 52 | 5.8 | 3.3 | +58% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 3.6 | 1.7 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 2.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boxmoor; 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 Boxmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +34% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 809 | 78.8 | -46% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,221 | 108.7 | -25% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | -44% |
| Adeyfield West | 403 | 72.5 | -50% |
| Bennetts End | 248 | 49.1 | -66% |
| Highfield | 701 | 98.7 | -32% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,300 | 153.4 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 80% of the crime recorded in Boxmoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (349).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 349 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 195 |
| On or near King Harry Street | 135 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 99 |
| On or near Moor End Road | 83 |
| On or near Marlowes | 74 |
| On or near The Spires | 49 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 28 |
| On or near Park Road | 17 |
| On or near Puller Road | 17 |
Of the 1,013 crimes in Boxmoor with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 299 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 422 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 277 | 27.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Boxmoor has an estimated population of 9,009 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boxmoor average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Boxmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boxmoor a safe place to live?
Boxmoor recorded 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 468th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Boxmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (299).
Is crime in Boxmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boxmoor was down 2% on the year before: 1,312 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,345 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boxmoor?
About 9,009 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boxmoor?
Boxmoor 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.