Crime in Nash Mills: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Nash Mills in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nash Mills at a glance
- Crime trends in Nash Mills
- Types of crime in Nash Mills
- Nash Mills compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nash Mills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nash Mills
- Population and deprivation in Nash Mills
- Questions about crime in Nash Mills
- About this data
284 crimes were recorded in Nash Mills in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 100 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nash Mills has the 2,119th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nash Mills | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 284 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.7 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,908 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nash Mills was highest in the year to July 2026 (284 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (173). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 284 | 72.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 241 | 61.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 219 | 56.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 229 | 58.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 173 | 44.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 218 | 55.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 235 | 60.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 236 | 60.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 205 | 52.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nash Mills 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 anti-social behaviour. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 25.6 | 0.75 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 19.2 | 1.25 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +127% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 4.9 | 0.59 | -5% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.4 | 0.68 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.3 | 0.68 | -24% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.0 | 0.31 | +100% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +600% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -45% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.5 | 1.14 | +0% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.30 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nash Mills
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nash Mills recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nash Mills
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nash Mills recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 26.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nash Mills
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nash Mills recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nash Mills
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nash Mills recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nash Mills
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nash Mills recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nash Mills
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nash Mills recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nash Mills
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nash Mills recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nash Mills
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nash Mills recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nash Mills
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nash Mills recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nash Mills
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nash Mills recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nash Mills
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nash Mills recorded 5 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 up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nash Mills
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nash Mills recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nash Mills
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nash Mills recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nash Mills, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nash Mills.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nash Mills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts End | 241 | 47.7 | -34% |
| Apsley and Corner Hall | 1,244 | 110.7 | +52% |
| Leverstock Green | 930 | 84.4 | +16% |
| Kings Langley | 296 | 54.7 | -25% |
| Adeyfield West | 410 | 73.7 | +1% |
| Boxmoor | 1,287 | 142.9 | +97% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,458 | 194.3 | +167% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,291 | 152.3 | +110% |
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 Nash Mills over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinecroft | 44 |
| On or near The Cart Track | 19 |
| On or near Dickinson Square | 16 |
| On or near Nash Green | 15 |
| On or near Marina View Terrace | 15 |
| On or near The Embankment | 15 |
| On or near Croxley Road | 14 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 13 |
| On or near Mill Close | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nash Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 26.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.4% |
Nash Mills has an estimated population of 3,908. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nash Mills sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nash Mills |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Nash Mills a safe place to live?
Nash Mills recorded 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Nash Mills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Nash Mills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nash Mills was up 18% on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 241 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nash Mills?
Nash Mills 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 Nash Mills. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.