Crime in Berkhamsted Castle: statistics, rates and trends
413 crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Berkhamsted Castle
- Questions about crime in Berkhamsted Castle
- About this data
413 crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Berkhamsted Castle has the 2,411th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Berkhamsted Castle | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 413 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.5 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,306 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted Castle was highest in the year to July 2018 (565 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (372). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 413 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 372 | 59.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 423 | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 373 | 59.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 379 | 60.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 407 | 64.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 441 | 69.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 506 | 80.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 565 | 89.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Berkhamsted Castle over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+27%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 15.7 | 0.46 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 13.2 | 1.59 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 11.4 | 0.74 | +16% |
| Burglary | 35 | 5.6 | 1.57 | +192% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.2 | 0.82 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +13% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.5 | 0.52 | -47% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +600% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.1 | 0.66 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 1.16 | +100% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 0.59 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Berkhamsted Castle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Berkhamsted Castle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Berkhamsted Castle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Berkhamsted Castle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 192% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Berkhamsted Castle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Berkhamsted Castle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Berkhamsted Castle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Berkhamsted Castle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Berkhamsted Castle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Berkhamsted Castle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Berkhamsted Castle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Berkhamsted Castle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Berkhamsted Castle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Berkhamsted Castle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Berkhamsted Castle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Berkhamsted Castle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Berkhamsted Castle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berkhamsted Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted East | 360 | 60.4 | -8% |
| Berkhamsted West | 345 | 51.4 | -22% |
| Northchurch | 140 | 45.2 | -31% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 811 | 79.0 | +21% |
| Gadebridge | 447 | 80.1 | +22% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 489 | 51.3 | -22% |
| Boxmoor | 1,287 | 142.9 | +118% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,458 | 194.3 | +197% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Berkhamsted Castle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Church Lane | 39 |
| On or near Water Lane | 38 |
| On or near St John'S Well Lane | 37 |
| On or near Londrina Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Waterside | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near New Street | 10 |
| On or near Canalside | 9 |
| On or near Mill Street | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Berkhamsted Castle over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 43.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 18.2% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Berkhamsted Castle has an estimated population of 6,306. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Berkhamsted Castle sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Berkhamsted Castle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Berkhamsted Castle a safe place to live?
Berkhamsted Castle recorded 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Berkhamsted Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (83).
Is crime in Berkhamsted Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted Castle was up 11% on the year before: 413 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 372 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Berkhamsted Castle?
Berkhamsted Castle is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Berkhamsted Castle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.