Crime Rates at Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QJ

Barnfield area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bennetts End , and the 207th highest 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 Barnfield (HP3 9QJ) in the last 12 months was 68.1 per 1,000 residents and was 13.3% higher than the Bennetts End average (60.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 44.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 87.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barnfield (HP3 9QJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stonelea Road, where police recorded 26 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lower Barn (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.