Based on April 2026 Police data, Hemel Hempstead (HP3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Hemel Hempstead, with 198 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Hemel Hempstead (HP1) recorded 357 crimes in the same period — 1.8x more than Hemel Hempstead. All 3 areas analysed in Hemel Hempstead exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Hemel Hempstead (HP3) is the safest area in Hemel Hempstead, recording 198 crimes — 31% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Hemel Hempstead (HP1) recorded the most crime in Hemel Hempstead in April 2026, with 357 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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