Crime in Woodhall Farm: statistics, rates and trends
384 crimes were recorded in Woodhall Farm in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Woodhall Farm at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodhall Farm
- Types of crime in Woodhall Farm
- Woodhall Farm compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodhall Farm
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodhall Farm
- Population and deprivation in Woodhall Farm
- Questions about crime in Woodhall Farm
- About this data
384 crimes were recorded in Woodhall Farm in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 160 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woodhall Farm has the 2,498th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woodhall Farm | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 384 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.6 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,130 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woodhall Farm was highest in the year to July 2019 (702 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (384). Over the whole period it fell 40%, 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 | 384 | 62.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 397 | 64.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 432 | 70.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 497 | 81.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 568 | 92.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 506 | 82.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 530 | 86.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 702 | 114.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 645 | 105.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woodhall Farm 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+12%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and shoplifting (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 26.1 | 0.76 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 16.5 | 1.07 | +12% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +5% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.4 | 0.50 | -48% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 0.85 | +450% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +12% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Woodhall Farm
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodhall Farm recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woodhall Farm
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodhall Farm recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woodhall Farm
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodhall Farm recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 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.
Criminal damage and arson in Woodhall Farm
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodhall Farm recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woodhall Farm
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodhall Farm recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woodhall Farm
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodhall Farm recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woodhall Farm
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodhall Farm recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woodhall Farm
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodhall Farm recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woodhall Farm
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodhall Farm recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woodhall Farm
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodhall Farm recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woodhall Farm
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodhall Farm recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Woodhall Farm
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woodhall Farm recorded 1 report 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Woodhall Farm, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodhall Farm.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodhall Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovehill | 671 | 86.7 | +38% |
| Adeyfield East | 1,291 | 152.3 | +143% |
| Highfield | 670 | 94.4 | +51% |
| Adeyfield West | 410 | 73.7 | +18% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,458 | 194.3 | +210% |
| Leverstock Green | 930 | 84.4 | +35% |
| Gadebridge | 447 | 80.1 | +28% |
| Bennetts End | 241 | 47.7 | -24% |
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 Woodhall Farm over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sarratt Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Bayford Close | 27 |
| On or near Milton Court | 21 |
| On or near Valley Green | 19 |
| On or near Cuffley Court | 16 |
| On or near Rowley Walk | 15 |
| On or near Aragon Close | 13 |
| On or near Aston View | 11 |
| On or near Tattershall Drive | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodhall Farm 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 | 132 | 34.4% |
| Not recorded | 101 | 26.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Woodhall Farm has an estimated population of 6,130. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodhall Farm sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woodhall Farm |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Woodhall Farm a safe place to live?
Woodhall Farm recorded 62.6 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 Woodhall Farm?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Woodhall Farm going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodhall Farm was down 3% on the year before: 384 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 397 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woodhall Farm?
Woodhall Farm 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 Woodhall Farm. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.