Crime Rate in Berkhamsted East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkhamsted East

The total recorded crimes in Berkhamsted East, Dacorum, UK in February 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkhamsted East crime rate of 1.28 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Berkhamsted East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Chesham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lincoln Court with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Berkhamsted East has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.28 ranking 19th 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.

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
Berkhamsted Castle32 14446 12408 12
Tring Central14 21363 15396 13
Adeyfield West32 13442 13383 14
Tring West and Rural30 15304 18299 17
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 East 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202511
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202414
July 20248
June 20242
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247
April 202410
March 202411

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241

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

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Berkhamsted East in February 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Chesham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lincoln Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Black Prince Yard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Curtis Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birch Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Boxwell Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Doctor'S Commons Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pheasant Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Holly Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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