Crime in Bovingdon: statistics, rates and trends
325 crimes were recorded in Bovingdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bovingdon
- Questions about crime in Bovingdon
- About this data
325 crimes were recorded in Bovingdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 136 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bovingdon has the 1,097th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bovingdon | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 325 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.7 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,055 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bovingdon was highest in the year to July 2018 (578 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (266). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 325 | 53.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 339 | 56.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 303 | 50.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 266 | 43.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 329 | 54.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 318 | 52.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 360 | 59.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 508 | 83.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 578 | 95.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bovingdon 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 crime.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-45%) and other crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 22.5 | 0.66 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 10.1 | 0.66 | -2% |
| Other crime | 33 | 5.5 | 2.58 | -25% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.5 | 0.98 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -45% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.8 | 0.44 | +89% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +89% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bovingdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bovingdon recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bovingdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bovingdon recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bovingdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bovingdon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bovingdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bovingdon recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bovingdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bovingdon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bovingdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bovingdon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bovingdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bovingdon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bovingdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bovingdon recorded 11 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 22% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bovingdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bovingdon recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bovingdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bovingdon 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bovingdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bovingdon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bovingdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bovingdon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bovingdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bovingdon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham | 1,648 | 73.3 | +37% |
| Berkhamsted | 1,258 | 57.0 | +6% |
| Hemel Hempstead | 10,245 | 102.0 | +90% |
| Little Chalfont | 378 | 51.5 | -4% |
| Amersham | 781 | 45.3 | -16% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,082 | 65.3 | +22% |
| Chorleywood | 522 | 36.5 | -32% |
| Rickmansworth | 1,784 | 76.7 | +43% |
1 areas within Bovingdon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield had the highest rate (51.3 per 1,000) and Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield the lowest (51.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | Neighbourhood | 9,523 | 489 | 51.3 |
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 Bovingdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 127 |
| On or near Bushfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Flaunden Lane | 12 |
| On or near Hempstead Road | 11 |
| On or near Newman Close | 9 |
| On or near Newhouse Road | 8 |
| On or near Austins Mead | 7 |
| On or near Shantock Hall Lane | 7 |
| On or near Bell Green | 6 |
| On or near Flaunden Hill | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bovingdon 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 | 93 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 13.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Bovingdon has an estimated population of 6,055. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bovingdon sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bovingdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Bovingdon a safe place to live?
Bovingdon recorded 53.7 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 Bovingdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Bovingdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bovingdon was down 4% on the year before: 325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 339 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bovingdon?
Bovingdon 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 Bovingdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.