Crime in Highfield, Dacorum: statistics, rates and trends
701 crimes were recorded in Highfield, Dacorum in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Highfield, Dacorum at a glance
- Crime trends in Highfield, Dacorum
- Types of crime in Highfield, Dacorum
- Highfield, Dacorum compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Highfield, Dacorum
- What happened after crimes were reported in Highfield, Dacorum
- Demographics of Highfield, Dacorum
- Questions about crime in Highfield, Dacorum
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (293), anti-social behaviour (133) and vehicle crime (46) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,268th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Highfield, Dacorum | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 701 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,100 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Highfield, Dacorum peaked in the year to August 2025 (787 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (601). 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 | 701 | 98.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 787 | 110.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 671 | 94.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 665 | 93.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 614 | 86.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 601 | 84.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 756 | 106.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 731 | 103.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 712 | 100.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
Compared with England and Wales, Highfield, Dacorum recorded notably more vehicle crime (30% above the national rate), and notably less public order (58% below) and shoplifting (42% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 35 and other theft rose from 31 to 40, while public order fell from 46 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 73 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 41.3 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 18.7 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 6.5 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.9 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Drugs | 25 | 3.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -57% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Highfield, Dacorum; the highest is Hemel Hempstead Town (195.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodhall Farm (63.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Highfield, Dacorum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +98% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,300 | 153.4 | +55% |
| Adeyfield West | 403 | 72.5 | -27% |
| Grovehill | 676 | 87.4 | -12% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | -17% |
| Woodhall Farm | 387 | 63.1 | -36% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +48% |
| Leverstock Green | 938 | 85.1 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Highfield, Dacorum over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Teesdale” (97).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Teesdale | 97 |
| On or near Fletcher Way | 55 |
| On or near Chilterns | 24 |
| On or near Downside | 24 |
| On or near Thumpers | 19 |
| On or near Wharfedale | 19 |
| On or near Cattsdell | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Bohemia | 15 |
| On or near Randalls Ride | 15 |
Of the 568 crimes in Highfield, Dacorum with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 133 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Highfield, Dacorum has an estimated population of 7,100 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Highfield, Dacorum average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Highfield, Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Highfield, Dacorum a safe place to live?
Highfield, Dacorum recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,268th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Highfield, Dacorum?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Highfield, Dacorum going up or down?
Recorded crime in Highfield, Dacorum was down 11% on the year before: 701 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 787 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Highfield, Dacorum?
About 7,100 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Highfield, Dacorum?
Highfield, Dacorum 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.