Crime Rate in Berkhamsted Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkhamsted Castle

The total recorded crimes in Berkhamsted Castle, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkhamsted Castle crime rate of 3.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Berkhamsted Castle, encompassing approximately 12,026 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Berkhamsted Castle Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Hill Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Berkhamsted Castle?

To understand the safety of Berkhamsted Castle, we need to analyze Berkhamsted Castle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Berkhamsted Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 446 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Berkhamsted Castle witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Berkhamsted Castle had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 408 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Berkhamsted Castle witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dacorum, Berkhamsted Castle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Berkhamsted Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Berkhamsted Castle has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.24 ranking 12th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Berkhamsted Castle crimes were 446. The crime rate of Berkhamsted Castle in 2024 was 37.08 (year) or 3.09 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Berkhamsted Castle were around 408 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.93 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Berkhamsted Castle)CrimesRank (Berkhamsted Castle)CrimesRank (Berkhamsted Castle)
Adeyfield East109 31,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall134 11,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor106 41,444 21,023 4
Hemel Hempstead Town115 21,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End100 5899 6962 5
Leverstock Green88 6990 5939 6
Grovehill77 7865 7732 7
Highfield63 8773 8684 8
Watling56 9633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm34 14412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield54 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge45 11531 11343 15
Tring Central39 13363 15396 13
Adeyfield West26 19442 13383 14
Bennetts End30 15261 20227 20
Berkhamsted East29 16349 16319 16
Tring West and Rural29 17304 18299 17
Kings Langley27 18341 17286 18
Berkhamsted West19 20301 19284 19
Nash Mills18 21231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton7 25153 23147 22
Northchurch9 22161 22114 23
Tring East9 23128 24111 24
Ashridge8 2499 25106 25

Berkhamsted Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
June 20242

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Berkhamsted Castle in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Berkhamsted Castle postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Castle Hill Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Water Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Chiltern Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenes Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. St John'S Well Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. South Park Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Egerton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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