Crime Rate in Berkhamsted Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkhamsted Castle

The total recorded crimes in Berkhamsted Castle, Dacorum, UK in February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkhamsted Castle crime rate of 2.66 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Berkhamsted Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 5
  • South Park Gardens with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Berkhamsted Castle has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.66 ranking 14th 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.

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 West35 11301 19284 19
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 Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
March 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
June 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 202410
April 20248
March 202412

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245
April 202413
March 20248

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Berkhamsted Castle in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Water Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. South Park Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Old Mill Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Waterside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sayers Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Canalside (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Castle Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Broadwater (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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