Total Crime Rate
27.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Water End Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Ashridge , and the 97th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Water End Road (HP4 2SG) in the last 12 months was 27.6 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% lower than the Ashridge average (31.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Water End Road (HP4 2SG), the main crime hotspot is near Olivers Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hempstead Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kiln Close | — |
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