Crime Rates at Counters Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1SE

Counters Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Apsley and Corner Hall , and the 91st 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 Counters Close (HP1 1SE) in the last 12 months was 27.1 per 1,000 residents and was 78.5% 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 Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Counters Close (HP1 1SE), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 76 crimes here, including 38 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.