Crime in Berkhamsted Castle: statistics, rates and trends
420 crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted Castle in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Berkhamsted Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Berkhamsted Castle
- Types of crime in Berkhamsted Castle
- Berkhamsted Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berkhamsted Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berkhamsted Castle
- Demographics of Berkhamsted Castle
- Questions about crime in Berkhamsted Castle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), shoplifting (83) and anti-social behaviour (77) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,359th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Berkhamsted Castle | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 420 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.6 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,306 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted Castle peaked in the year to August 2018 (556 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (367). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 420 | 66.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 367 | 58.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 418 | 66.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 388 | 61.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 378 | 59.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 396 | 62.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 437 | 69.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 497 | 78.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 556 | 88.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
Compared with England and Wales, Berkhamsted Castle recorded notably more shoplifting (56% above the national rate) and burglary (29% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (50% below) and criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 29 and other theft rose from 24 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 17.3 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 13.2 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 12.2 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Burglary | 29 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berkhamsted Castle; the highest is Hemel Hempstead Town (195.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Northchurch (46.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berkhamsted Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted East | 366 | 61.4 | -8% |
| Berkhamsted West | 351 | 52.3 | -21% |
| Northchurch | 143 | 46.1 | -31% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 809 | 78.8 | +18% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | +23% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 511 | 53.7 | -19% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +119% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +194% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Berkhamsted Castle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Church Lane | 42 |
| On or near St John'S Well Lane | 38 |
| On or near Water Lane | 38 |
| On or near Londrina Terrace | 27 |
| On or near Waterside | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near New Street | 11 |
| On or near Beckets Square | 9 |
| On or near Bedford Street | 9 |
Of the 343 crimes in Berkhamsted Castle with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 51.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Berkhamsted Castle has an estimated population of 6,306 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (56%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.2%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berkhamsted Castle average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Berkhamsted Castle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Berkhamsted Castle a safe place to live?
Berkhamsted Castle recorded 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,359th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Berkhamsted Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (83).
Is crime in Berkhamsted Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted Castle was up 14% on the year before: 420 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 367 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berkhamsted Castle?
About 6,306 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berkhamsted Castle?
Berkhamsted Castle is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.