Crime in Chaulden and Warners End: statistics, rates and trends
809 crimes were recorded in Chaulden and Warners End in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chaulden and Warners End at a glance
- Crime trends in Chaulden and Warners End
- Types of crime in Chaulden and Warners End
- Chaulden and Warners End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chaulden and Warners End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chaulden and Warners End
- Demographics of Chaulden and Warners End
- Questions about crime in Chaulden and Warners End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (291), anti-social behaviour (185) and shoplifting (82) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,883rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chaulden and Warners End | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 809 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.8 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,265 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chaulden and Warners End peaked in the year to August 2025 (962 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (701). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 809 | 78.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 962 | 93.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 840 | 81.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 894 | 87.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 701 | 68.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 754 | 73.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 740 | 72.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 896 | 87.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 827 | 80.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (52% below) and other theft (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 40 to 46, while burglary fell from 51 to 27 and public order fell from 51 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 28.3 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 18.0 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 8.0 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chaulden and Warners End; 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 Chaulden and Warners End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | +4% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +85% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +148% |
| Highfield | 701 | 98.7 | +25% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,221 | 108.7 | +38% |
| Adeyfield West | 403 | 72.5 | -8% |
| Bennetts End | 248 | 49.1 | -38% |
| Grovehill | 676 | 87.4 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Chaulden and Warners End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near School End Crescent | 48 |
| On or near Parkwood Drive | 41 |
| On or near Sacombe Road | 27 |
| On or near Elm Green | 23 |
| On or near Bodwell Close | 17 |
| On or near Pulleys Close | 15 |
| On or near Middlehill | 14 |
| On or near Newlands Road | 14 |
Of the 624 crimes in Chaulden and Warners End with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chaulden and Warners End has an estimated population of 10,265 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chaulden and Warners End average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chaulden and Warners End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chaulden and Warners End a safe place to live?
Chaulden and Warners End recorded 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,883rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chaulden and Warners End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Chaulden and Warners End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chaulden and Warners End was down 16% on the year before: 809 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 962 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chaulden and Warners End?
About 10,265 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chaulden and Warners End?
Chaulden and Warners End 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.