Total Crime Rate
49.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Flint Cottages area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Adeyfield East , and the 195th 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 Flint Cottages (HP2 7AJ) in the last 12 months was 49.1 per 1,000 residents and was 74.8% lower than the Adeyfield East average (194.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Flint Cottages (HP2 7AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Little Orchard. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Adeyfield East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ellingham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Saracens Head | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Winds End Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Saracens Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Orchard | Under investigation |
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