Crime in Berkhamsted East: statistics, rates and trends
366 crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted East in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Berkhamsted East
- Questions about crime in Berkhamsted East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), anti-social behaviour (101) and vehicle crime (31) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,557th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Berkhamsted East | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 366 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,962 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Berkhamsted East of any year here (366 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 366 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 339 | 56.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 329 | 55.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 325 | 54.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 260 | 43.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 261 | 43.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 284 | 47.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 265 | 44.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 346 | 58.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (47% below) and criminal damage and arson (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 80 to 101, while vehicle crime fell from 37 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 18.3 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 16.9 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berkhamsted East; 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 East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted Castle | 420 | 66.6 | +8% |
| Berkhamsted West | 351 | 52.3 | -15% |
| Northchurch | 143 | 46.1 | -25% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 809 | 78.8 | +28% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 511 | 53.7 | -13% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | +33% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +137% |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | 1,468 | 195.6 | +219% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Berkhamsted East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 32 |
| On or near Oak Drive | 25 |
| On or near Curtis Way | 19 |
| On or near Coram Close | 17 |
| On or near Holly Drive | 17 |
| On or near Lincoln Court | 16 |
| On or near Briar Way | 15 |
| On or near Black Prince Yard | 12 |
| On or near Park Street | 12 |
| On or near Dower Mews | 11 |
Of the 265 crimes in Berkhamsted East with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Berkhamsted East has an estimated population of 5,962 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berkhamsted East average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Berkhamsted East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Berkhamsted East a safe place to live?
Berkhamsted East recorded 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,557th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Berkhamsted East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Berkhamsted East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted East was up 8% on the year before: 366 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 339 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berkhamsted East?
About 5,962 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berkhamsted East?
Berkhamsted East 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.