Total Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Horseshoe area has the lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Leverstock Green , and the 10th 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 Horseshoe (HP3 8QS) in the last 12 months was 6.7 per 1,000 residents and was 91.2% 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 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around The Horseshoe (HP3 8QS), the main crime hotspot is near Leaside. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Leverstock Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Leaside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Leaside | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leaside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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