Crime in Boxmoor: statistics, rates and trends
1,287 crimes were recorded in Boxmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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1,287 crimes were recorded in Boxmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than 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 392 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boxmoor has the 499th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Boxmoor | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,287 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.9 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,009 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Boxmoor was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,194 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,287). Over the whole period it fell 41%, 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 | 1,287 | 142.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,345 | 149.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,363 | 151.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,640 | 182.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,757 | 195.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,630 | 180.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,581 | 175.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,966 | 218.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,194 | 243.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boxmoor 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+79%) and theft from the person (+41%). The largest falls were in robbery (-82%) and shoplifting (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 43.5 | 1.27 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 292 | 32.4 | 2.11 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 16.3 | 1.97 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 9.5 | 1.41 | -3% |
| Other theft | 72 | 8.0 | 1.25 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 7.2 | 1.46 | +14% |
| Public order | 60 | 6.7 | 1.00 | -25% |
| Drugs | 52 | 5.8 | 1.77 | +79% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.2 | 1.19 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 3.4 | 2.04 | +41% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.2 | 1.05 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 2.1 | 2.17 | +138% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.0 | 1.21 | -31% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.33 | -82% |
Violence and sexual offences in Boxmoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boxmoor recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Boxmoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boxmoor recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Boxmoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boxmoor recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Boxmoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boxmoor recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Boxmoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boxmoor recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Boxmoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boxmoor recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Boxmoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boxmoor recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Boxmoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boxmoor recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Boxmoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boxmoor recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Boxmoor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Boxmoor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Boxmoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boxmoor recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Boxmoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boxmoor recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Boxmoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Boxmoor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Boxmoor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Boxmoor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boxmoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boxmoor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boxmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,458 | 194.3 | +36% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 811 | 79.0 | -45% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,244 | 110.7 | -22% |
| Gadebridge | 447 | 80.1 | -44% |
| Adeyfield West | 410 | 73.7 | -48% |
| Bennetts End | 241 | 47.7 | -67% |
| Highfield | 670 | 94.4 | -34% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,291 | 152.3 | +7% |
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 Boxmoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 344 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 183 |
| On or near King Harry Street | 126 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 99 |
| On or near Moor End Road | 78 |
| On or near Marlowes | 70 |
| On or near The Spires | 52 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 27 |
| On or near Puller Road | 17 |
| On or near Park Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boxmoor 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 | 433 | 33.6% |
| Not recorded | 292 | 22.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Boxmoor has an estimated population of 9,009. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boxmoor sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Boxmoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Boxmoor a safe place to live?
Boxmoor recorded 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Boxmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (292).
Is crime in Boxmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boxmoor was down 4% on the year before: 1,287 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,345 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Boxmoor?
Boxmoor 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 Boxmoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.