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New local policing priorities set across Dacorum
12:00 15/05/2026Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Dacorum have set their new local policing priorities for the coming months.
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Two partial closure orders secured for addresses in Hemel Hempstead
16:12 01/05/2026Police in Dacorum have secured partial closure orders for two addresses in Hemel Hempstead, following repeated reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour.
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Frank Mason Memorial Award 2026
15:23 15/04/2026A “dedicated, professional and selfless” police officer from Dacorum has received this year’s prestigious Frank Mason Memorial Award.
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Brave woman stands up to abusive partner who encouraged men to sexually harass her
12:28 08/03/2026A brave woman from Hemel Hempstead who was subjected to obsessive, controlling and protracted abuse by her ex-partner has been granted a 10-year restraining order at Huntingdon Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 26 February) to protect her from further harm.
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More than 100 arrests across Hertfordshire town centres during winter initiative
13:25 08/01/2026More than 100 suspects have been arrested as part of a countywide initiative to help keep town centres in Hertfordshire safe this winter.
Crimes and priorities
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Shoplifting
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Criminal damage and arson
33
Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 410 | 8.9% |
| Jun 2025 | 474 | 10.3% |
| Jul 2025 | 440 | 9.6% |
| Aug 2025 | 365 | 7.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 362 | 7.9% |
| Oct 2025 | 368 | 8% |
| Nov 2025 | 396 | 8.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 326 | 7.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 299 | 6.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 329 | 7.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 418 | 9.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 419 | 9.1% |