Crime Rates at Nettlecroft, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PQ

Nettlecroft area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Apsley and Corner Hall , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Nettlecroft (HP1 1PQ) in the last 12 months was 18.0 per 1,000 residents and was 85.8% lower than the Apsley and Corner Hall average (126.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nettlecroft (HP1 1PQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Cornfields. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.