Crime Rate in Berkhamsted West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkhamsted West

The total recorded crimes in Berkhamsted West, Dacorum, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkhamsted West crime rate of 2.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Berkhamsted West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Torwood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Eddy Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cecily Close 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 areas in the Dacorum.

    • 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 areas in the Dacorum.

  • 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 July 2025 the Berkhamsted West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.11 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Berkhamsted West)CrimesRank (Berkhamsted West)CrimesRank (Berkhamsted West)
Adeyfield East182 11,524 11,514 1
Apsley and Corner Hall121 31,354 41,271 2
Boxmoor112 51,444 21,023 4
Leverstock Green123 2990 5939 6
Hemel Hempstead Town120 41,382 31,210 3
Chaulden and Warners End105 6899 6962 5
Grovehill62 10865 7732 7
Highfield88 7773 8684 8
Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield78 8539 10461 11
Watling66 9633 9581 9
Woodhall Farm40 13412 14509 10
Gadebridge59 11531 11343 15
Berkhamsted Castle48 12446 12408 12
Tring Central29 18363 15396 13
Adeyfield West37 14442 13383 14
Bennetts End34 15261 20227 20
Berkhamsted East32 16349 16319 16
Tring West and Rural30 17304 18299 17
Kings Langley29 19341 17286 18
Nash Mills27 21231 21226 21
Aldbury and Wigginton10 23153 23147 22
Northchurch8 24161 22114 23
Tring East15 22128 24111 24
Ashridge6 2599 25106 25

Berkhamsted West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20257
April 202513
March 202514
February 202516
January 202517
December 20247
November 202412
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

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 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 July 2025

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

1. Torwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Eddy Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Cecily Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Ashridge Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Edlyn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Westfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Douglas Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chesham Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Elizabeth Ii Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Tresco Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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