Crime in Highfield, Dacorum: statistics, rates and trends

670 crimes were recorded in Highfield, Dacorum in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 281 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Highfield, Dacorum has the 1,383rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Highfield, Dacorum was highest in the year to July 2020 (791 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (607). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Highfield, Dacorum 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 vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in other theft (+12%) and drugs (+10%). The largest falls were in public order (-53%) and vehicle crime (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Highfield, Dacorum

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Highfield, Dacorum

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Highfield, Dacorum

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Highfield, Dacorum

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Highfield, Dacorum

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Highfield, Dacorum

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Highfield, Dacorum

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Highfield, Dacorum

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Highfield, Dacorum

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Highfield, Dacorum

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Highfield, Dacorum

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Highfield, Dacorum

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Highfield, Dacorum

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Highfield, Dacorum

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Highfield, Dacorum recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Highfield, Dacorum, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Highfield, Dacorum.

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 Highfield, Dacorum over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Highfield, Dacorum 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.

Highfield, Dacorum has an estimated population of 7,100. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Highfield, Dacorum sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Highfield, Dacorum. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.