Crime in Leverstock Green: statistics, rates and trends
938 crimes were recorded in Leverstock Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Leverstock Green
- Questions about crime in Leverstock Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (304), anti-social behaviour (209) and other theft (185) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,663rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Leverstock Green | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 938 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.1 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,017 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Leverstock Green peaked in the year to August 2025 (970 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (753). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 938 | 85.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 970 | 88.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 857 | 77.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 856 | 77.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 753 | 68.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 791 | 71.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 944 | 85.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 933 | 84.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 908 | 82.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Leverstock Green recorded notably more other theft (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (62% below) and public order (60% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 146 to 185, while shoplifting fell from 77 to 35 and burglary fell from 38 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 27.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 19.0 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Other theft | 185 | 16.8 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -55% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 29 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Leverstock Green; 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 Leverstock Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts End | 248 | 49.1 | -42% |
| Adeyfield West | 403 | 72.5 | -15% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,300 | 153.4 | +80% |
| Nash Mills | 267 | 68.3 | -20% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,221 | 108.7 | +28% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +130% |
| Highfield | 701 | 98.7 | +16% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +71% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Leverstock Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Strawberry Mews” (213).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Strawberry Mews | 213 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Pelham Court | 35 |
| On or near Leaside | 25 |
| On or near Robins Road | 23 |
| On or near Upper Barn | 23 |
| On or near Rumballs Road | 22 |
| On or near Highland Drive | 19 |
| On or near Barley Croft | 18 |
| On or near Taransey | 18 |
Of the 729 crimes in Leverstock Green with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 209 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 289 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 272 | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Leverstock Green has an estimated population of 11,017 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leverstock Green average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Leverstock Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Leverstock Green a safe place to live?
Leverstock Green recorded 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,663rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Leverstock Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in Leverstock Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leverstock Green was down 3% on the year before: 938 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 970 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leverstock Green?
About 11,017 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leverstock Green?
Leverstock Green 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.