Crime Rate in Berkhamsted East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berkhamsted East

The total recorded crimes in Berkhamsted East, Dacorum, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berkhamsted East crime rate of 1.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Berkhamsted East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Black Prince Yard with total crimes: 3
  • Chesham Road 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 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 July 2025 the Berkhamsted East has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Berkhamsted East)CrimesRank (Berkhamsted East)CrimesRank (Berkhamsted East)
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
Tring West and Rural30 17304 18299 17
Kings Langley29 19341 17286 18
Berkhamsted West27 20301 19284 19
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 East 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 14 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 (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20259
April 20258
March 202515
February 20258
January 202511
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

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

High Crime Locations Berkhamsted East in July 2025

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

1. Oak Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Black Prince Yard (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chesham Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Hazel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Woodlands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Park Street (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Dwights Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lincoln Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Birch Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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