Crime in Tring Central: statistics, rates and trends
381 crimes were recorded in Tring Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tring Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Tring Central
- Types of crime in Tring Central
- Tring Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tring Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tring Central
- Demographics of Tring Central
- Questions about crime in Tring Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), anti-social behaviour (105) and shoplifting (57) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,066th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tring Central | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 381 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.8 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,161 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tring Central peaked in the year to August 2018 (467 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (276). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 381 | 73.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 328 | 63.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 343 | 66.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 395 | 76.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 342 | 66.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 276 | 53.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 356 | 69.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 465 | 90.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 467 | 90.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tring Central recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate) and shoplifting (31% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (38% below) and other theft (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 34 to 57 and anti-social behaviour rose from 83 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 21.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 20.3 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tring Central; 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 Tring Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring West and Rural | 285 | 44.0 | -40% |
| Northchurch | 143 | 46.1 | -38% |
| Berkhamsted West | 351 | 52.3 | -29% |
| Berkhamsted Castle | 420 | 66.6 | -10% |
| Berkhamsted East | 366 | 61.4 | -17% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 809 | 78.8 | +7% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | +11% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 511 | 53.7 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Tring Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Emma Rothschild Court | 29 |
| On or near Church Yard | 24 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 18 |
| On or near Betty'S Lane | 16 |
| On or near Eight Acres | 16 |
| On or near Rosebery Way | 16 |
| On or near Dundale Road | 15 |
Of the 276 crimes in Tring Central with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Tring Central has an estimated population of 5,161 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tring Central average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tring Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tring Central a safe place to live?
Tring Central recorded 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,066th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Tring Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Tring Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tring Central was up 16% on the year before: 381 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 328 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tring Central?
About 5,161 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tring Central?
Tring Central 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.