Crime Rates at The Dells, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8HJ

The Dells area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Leverstock Green , and the 15th 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 The Dells (HP3 8HJ) in the last 12 months was 8.8 per 1,000 residents and was 88.4% lower than the Leverstock Green average (76.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Dells (HP3 8HJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hartcroft Close, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stornoway (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.