Crime in Northchurch: statistics, rates and trends
143 crimes were recorded in Northchurch in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northchurch at a glance
- Crime trends in Northchurch
- Types of crime in Northchurch
- Northchurch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northchurch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northchurch
- Demographics of Northchurch
- Questions about crime in Northchurch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (34), anti-social behaviour (27) and shoplifting (24) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,195th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Northchurch | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 143 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.1 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,100 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northchurch peaked in the year to August 2024 (154 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (106). 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 | 143 | 46.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 131 | 42.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 154 | 49.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 113 | 36.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 115 | 37.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 106 | 34.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 146 | 47.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 149 | 48.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 135 | 43.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 11.0 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 7.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 4.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 4.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northchurch; the highest is Gadebridge (81.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Tring West and Rural (44.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northchurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted West | 351 | 52.3 | +13% |
| Berkhamsted Castle | 420 | 66.6 | +44% |
| Berkhamsted East | 366 | 61.4 | +33% |
| Tring Central | 381 | 73.8 | +60% |
| Tring West and Rural | 285 | 44.0 | -5% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 809 | 78.8 | +71% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | +77% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 511 | 53.7 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Northchurch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Rise” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Rise | 31 |
| On or near Wharf Lane | 14 |
| On or near Tring Road | 9 |
| On or near Alma Road | 8 |
| On or near Chandler Mews | 8 |
| On or near Hedgehog Way | 8 |
| On or near Herons Elm | 8 |
| On or near Birch Road | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 4 |
Of the 116 crimes in Northchurch with a recorded outcome, 57% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 56.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 30 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Northchurch has an estimated population of 3,100 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northchurch average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Northchurch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northchurch a safe place to live?
Northchurch recorded 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,195th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Northchurch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 34 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Northchurch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northchurch was up 9% on the year before: 143 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 131 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northchurch?
About 3,100 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northchurch?
Northchurch 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.