Crime in Leverstock Green: statistics, rates and trends
930 crimes were recorded in Leverstock Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Leverstock Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Leverstock Green
- Types of crime in Leverstock Green
- Leverstock Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leverstock Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leverstock Green
- Population and deprivation in Leverstock Green
- Questions about crime in Leverstock Green
- About this data
930 crimes were recorded in Leverstock Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 300 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leverstock Green has the 1,685th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leverstock Green | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 930 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,017 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leverstock Green was highest in the year to July 2025 (969 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (705). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 930 | 84.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 969 | 88.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 857 | 77.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 889 | 80.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 705 | 64.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 849 | 77.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 898 | 81.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 946 | 85.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 890 | 80.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leverstock Green 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 other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and burglary (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 27.2 | 0.80 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 18.4 | 1.20 | -3% |
| Other theft | 184 | 16.7 | 2.61 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.4 | 0.90 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 4.4 | 0.64 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -56% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.7 | 0.83 | +88% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -26% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -42% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.34 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leverstock Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leverstock Green recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leverstock Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leverstock Green recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leverstock Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leverstock Green recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leverstock Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leverstock Green recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leverstock Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leverstock Green recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leverstock Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leverstock Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leverstock Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leverstock Green recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leverstock Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leverstock Green recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leverstock Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leverstock Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leverstock Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leverstock Green recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leverstock Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leverstock Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leverstock Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leverstock Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Leverstock Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leverstock Green recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Leverstock Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leverstock Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leverstock Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leverstock Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leverstock Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts End | 241 | 47.7 | -43% |
| Adeyfield West | 410 | 73.7 | -13% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,291 | 152.3 | +80% |
| Nash Mills | 284 | 72.7 | -14% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,244 | 110.7 | +31% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,458 | 194.3 | +130% |
| Highfield | 670 | 94.4 | +12% |
| Boxmoor | 1,287 | 142.9 | +69% |
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 Leverstock Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Strawberry Mews | 209 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Pelham Court | 32 |
| On or near Leaside | 25 |
| On or near Rumballs Road | 23 |
| On or near Robins Road | 21 |
| On or near Upper Barn | 21 |
| On or near Highland Drive | 19 |
| On or near Taransey | 18 |
| On or near Barley Croft | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leverstock Green 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 | 290 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 270 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 203 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Leverstock Green has an estimated population of 11,017. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leverstock Green sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leverstock Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Leverstock Green a safe place to live?
Leverstock Green recorded 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Leverstock Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (203).
Is crime in Leverstock Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leverstock Green was down 4% on the year before: 930 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 969 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leverstock Green?
Leverstock Green 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 Leverstock Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.