Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Agnells Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Grovehill , and the 88th 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 St Agnells Lane (HP2 6EG) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% lower than the Grovehill average (101.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Agnells Lane (HP2 6EG), the main crime hotspot is near Squires Ride. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Grovehill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medway Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mersey Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colne Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Colne Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Avon Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avon Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Squires Ride | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Great Palmers | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Great Palmers | — |
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