Crime Rates at Chapel Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5AW

Chapel Street area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Gadebridge , and the 204th highest crime rate of 470 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 Chapel Street (HP2 5AW) in the last 12 months was 63.7 per 1,000 residents and was 14.8% lower than the Gadebridge average (74.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 49.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Street (HP2 5AW), the main crime hotspot is near Half Moon Yard. Police recorded 71 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.