Crime Rate in Berkhamsted East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkhamsted East

The total recorded crimes in Berkhamsted East, Dacorum, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkhamsted East crime rate of 1.77 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 East, encompassing approximately 16,346 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Berkhamsted East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Loring Road with total crimes: 3
  • Greene Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Berkhamsted East?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Berkhamsted East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 349 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Berkhamsted East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

    • In 2023, Berkhamsted East had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 319 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Berkhamsted East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Dacorum.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Berkhamsted East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Berkhamsted East has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 16th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Berkhamsted East crimes were 349. The crime rate of Berkhamsted East in 2024 was 21.35 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Berkhamsted East were around 319 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.52 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Berkhamsted East)CrimesRank (Berkhamsted East)CrimesRank (Berkhamsted East)
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
Berkhamsted Castle39 12446 12408 12
Tring Central39 13363 15396 13
Adeyfield West26 19442 13383 14
Bennetts End30 15261 20227 20
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202515
February 20258
January 202511
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202414
July 20248
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
December 202410
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Berkhamsted East in May 2025

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

1. Loring Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
2. Greene Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oak Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Pheasant Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sevens Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chesham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lincoln Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Montague Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Pine Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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