Crime in Berkhamsted East: statistics, rates and trends
360 crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted East in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Berkhamsted East at a glance
- Crime trends in Berkhamsted East
- Types of crime in Berkhamsted East
- Berkhamsted East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berkhamsted East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berkhamsted East
- Population and deprivation in Berkhamsted East
- Questions about crime in Berkhamsted East
- About this data
360 crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted East in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 110 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Berkhamsted East has the 2,581st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Berkhamsted East | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 360 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,962 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted East was highest in the year to July 2026 (360 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (259). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 360 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 352 | 59.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 320 | 53.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 314 | 52.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 264 | 44.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 276 | 46.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 269 | 45.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 259 | 43.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 356 | 59.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Berkhamsted East 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-59%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 18.5 | 0.54 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 16.1 | 1.05 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -21% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -4% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.0 | 0.61 | +85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.7 | 0.54 | +47% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.9 | 1.35 | +112% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -59% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -25% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Berkhamsted East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Berkhamsted East recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Berkhamsted East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Berkhamsted East recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Berkhamsted East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Berkhamsted East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Berkhamsted East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Berkhamsted East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Berkhamsted East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Berkhamsted East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Berkhamsted East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Berkhamsted East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Berkhamsted East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Berkhamsted East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Berkhamsted East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Berkhamsted East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Berkhamsted East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Berkhamsted East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Berkhamsted East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Berkhamsted East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Berkhamsted East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Berkhamsted East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Berkhamsted East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Berkhamsted East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Berkhamsted East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Berkhamsted East 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Berkhamsted East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Berkhamsted East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Berkhamsted East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Berkhamsted East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berkhamsted East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted Castle | 413 | 65.5 | +8% |
| Berkhamsted West | 345 | 51.4 | -15% |
| Northchurch | 140 | 45.2 | -25% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 811 | 79.0 | +31% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 489 | 51.3 | -15% |
| Gadebridge | 447 | 80.1 | +33% |
| Boxmoor | 1,287 | 142.9 | +137% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,458 | 194.3 | +222% |
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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oak Drive | 29 |
| On or near Police Station | 26 |
| On or near Coram Close | 19 |
| On or near Curtis Way | 19 |
| On or near Briar Way | 17 |
| On or near Holly Drive | 17 |
| On or near Lincoln Court | 16 |
| On or near Boxwell Road | 12 |
| On or near Park Street | 12 |
| On or near Dower Mews | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Berkhamsted East 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 96 | 26.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 26.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 25.6% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 10.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Berkhamsted East has an estimated population of 5,962. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Berkhamsted East sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Berkhamsted East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Berkhamsted East a safe place to live?
Berkhamsted East recorded 60.4 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 East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Berkhamsted East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted East was up 2% on the year before: 360 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 352 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Berkhamsted East?
Berkhamsted East 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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.