Crime in Berkhamsted West: statistics, rates and trends
351 crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted West in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Berkhamsted West at a glance
- Crime trends in Berkhamsted West
- Types of crime in Berkhamsted West
- Berkhamsted West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berkhamsted West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berkhamsted West
- Demographics of Berkhamsted West
- Questions about crime in Berkhamsted West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (132), anti-social behaviour (96) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,932nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Berkhamsted West | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 351 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,712 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted West peaked in the year to August 2018 (459 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (283). 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 | 351 | 52.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 288 | 42.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 283 | 42.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 309 | 46.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 336 | 50.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 296 | 44.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 318 | 47.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 326 | 48.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 459 | 68.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 57 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 19.7 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 14.3 | 15.4 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berkhamsted West; the highest is Boxmoor (145.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Northchurch (46.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berkhamsted West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted Castle | 420 | 66.6 | +27% |
| Berkhamsted East | 366 | 61.4 | +17% |
| Northchurch | 143 | 46.1 | -12% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 809 | 78.8 | +51% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 511 | 53.7 | +3% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | +56% |
| Boxmoor | 1,312 | 145.6 | +178% |
| Tring Central | 381 | 73.8 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Berkhamsted West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Riverside Gardens” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Riverside Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Westfield Road | 25 |
| On or near Durrants Road | 22 |
| On or near Sheldon Way | 19 |
| On or near Coombe Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Turner Court | 18 |
| On or near Tresco Road | 17 |
| On or near Nash Close | 16 |
| On or near Loxley Road | 15 |
| On or near Stoney Close | 15 |
Of the 255 crimes in Berkhamsted West with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Berkhamsted West has an estimated population of 6,712 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berkhamsted West average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Berkhamsted West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Berkhamsted West a safe place to live?
Berkhamsted West recorded 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,932nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Berkhamsted West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Berkhamsted West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berkhamsted West was up 22% on the year before: 351 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 288 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berkhamsted West?
About 6,712 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berkhamsted West?
Berkhamsted West 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.