Total Crime Rate
19.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beech Grove area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Aldbury and Wigginton , and the 59th 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 Beech Grove (HP23 5NU) in the last 12 months was 19.6 per 1,000 residents and was 66.2% lower than the Aldbury and Wigginton average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 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 2 (≈ 4.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beech Grove (HP23 5NU), the main crime hotspot is near Mortimer Hill. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldbury and Wigginton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Cedars | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazely | Under investigation |
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