Crime in Berkhamsted West: statistics, rates and trends

345 crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted West in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 130 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Berkhamsted West has the 2,964th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Berkhamsted West was highest in the year to July 2018 (452 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (284). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Berkhamsted West 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+65%).

Violence and sexual offences in Berkhamsted West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Berkhamsted West recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Berkhamsted West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Berkhamsted West recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Berkhamsted West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Berkhamsted West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Berkhamsted West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Berkhamsted West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Berkhamsted West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Berkhamsted West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Berkhamsted West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Berkhamsted West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Berkhamsted West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Berkhamsted West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Berkhamsted West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Berkhamsted West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Berkhamsted West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Berkhamsted West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Berkhamsted West

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Berkhamsted West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Berkhamsted West

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Berkhamsted West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Berkhamsted West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Berkhamsted West.

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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Berkhamsted West 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.

Berkhamsted West has an estimated population of 6,712. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Berkhamsted West sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.