Crime Rate in Berkhamsted West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkhamsted West

The total recorded crimes in Berkhamsted West, Dacorum, UK in February 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkhamsted West crime rate of 2.74 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 West, encompassing approximately 12,775 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Berkhamsted West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorset Close with total crimes: 3
  • Riverside Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Oaklands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Berkhamsted West?

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

  • Relative to Dacorum:

    • In 2024, Berkhamsted West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dacorum average, with 301 crimes compared to 597.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Berkhamsted West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Berkhamsted West had fewer crimes than the Dacorum average, with 284 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Berkhamsted West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Berkhamsted West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Berkhamsted West has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 11th out of 24 in the Dacorum, UK

In 2024, the total Berkhamsted West crimes were 301. The crime rate of Berkhamsted West in 2024 was 23.56 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Dacorum.

In 2023, the total crimes in Berkhamsted West were around 284 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.23 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Dacorum.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)CrimesRank (Dacorum)
Adeyfield East93 21,524 11,514 1
Hemel Hempstead Town115 11,382 31,210 3
Apsley and Corner Hall73 51,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor91 31,444 21,023 4
Leverstock Green76 4990 5939 6
Chaulden and Warners End72 6899 6962 5
Grovehill49 9865 7732 7
Highfield67 7773 8684 8
Watling60 8633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm27 16412 14509 10
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield42 10539 10461 11
Gadebridge34 12531 11343 15
Berkhamsted Castle32 14446 12408 12
Tring Central14 21363 15396 13
Adeyfield West32 13442 13383 14
Tring West and Rural30 15304 18299 17
Berkhamsted East21 19349 16319 16
Kings Langley26 18341 17286 18
Bennetts End27 17261 20227 20
Northchurch16 20161 22114 23
Nash Mills12 22231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton6 25153 23147 22
Tring East8 23128 24111 24
Ashridge7 2499 25106 25

Berkhamsted West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202517
December 20247
November 202412
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249
March 20244

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Berkhamsted West in February 2025

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

1. Dorset Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Riverside Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Oaklands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tresco Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Verney Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ashridge Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Edlyn Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Chaucer Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Turner Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A4251 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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