Crime in Bovingdon: statistics, rates and trends
341 crimes were recorded in Bovingdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bovingdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Bovingdon
- Types of crime in Bovingdon
- Bovingdon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bovingdon
- Streets with the most crime in Bovingdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bovingdon
- Demographics of Bovingdon
- Questions about crime in Bovingdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (138), anti-social behaviour (65) and other crime (41) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,028th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bovingdon | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 341 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.3 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,055 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bovingdon peaked in the year to August 2018 (596 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (248). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 341 | 56.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 335 | 55.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 308 | 50.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 248 | 41.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 333 | 55.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 323 | 53.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 348 | 57.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 486 | 80.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 596 | 98.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bovingdon recorded notably more other crime (3.2 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (33% below) and anti-social behaviour (30% below).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 22.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Other crime | 41 | 6.8 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bovingdon; the highest is Hemel Hempstead (102.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Chorleywood (35.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham | 1,622 | 72.2 | +28% |
| Berkhamsted | 1,280 | 58.0 | +3% |
| Hemel Hempstead | 10,306 | 102.6 | +82% |
| Little Chalfont | 381 | 52.0 | -8% |
| Amersham | 761 | 44.2 | -22% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,115 | 67.3 | +20% |
| Chorleywood | 505 | 35.3 | -37% |
| Rickmansworth | 1,810 | 77.8 | +38% |
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield is the one area listed within Bovingdon, with 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | Neighbourhood | 9,523 | 511 | 53.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Bovingdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 135 |
| On or near Bushfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Flaunden Lane | 12 |
| On or near Hempstead Road | 10 |
| On or near Mitchell Close | 9 |
| On or near Newhouse Road | 9 |
| On or near Newman Close | 9 |
| On or near Shantock Hall Lane | 9 |
| On or near Austins Mead | 7 |
| On or near Bell Green | 6 |
Of the 276 crimes in Bovingdon with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 17.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Bovingdon has an estimated population of 6,055 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bovingdon average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bovingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bovingdon a safe place to live?
Bovingdon recorded 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,028th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Bovingdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Bovingdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bovingdon was up 2% on the year before: 341 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 335 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bovingdon?
About 6,055 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bovingdon?
Bovingdon 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.