Crime Rates at Wootton Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6LB

Wootton Drive 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 Wootton Drive (HP2 6LB) 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 Wootton Drive (HP2 6LB), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 108 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.