Crime in Tring West and Rural: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Tring West and Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tring West and Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Tring West and Rural
- Types of crime in Tring West and Rural
- Tring West and Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tring West and Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tring West and Rural
- Population and deprivation in Tring West and Rural
- Questions about crime in Tring West and Rural
- About this data
284 crimes were recorded in Tring West and Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 96 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tring West and Rural has the 3,295th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tring West and Rural | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 284 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.9 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,474 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tring West and Rural was highest in the year to July 2019 (348 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (277). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 284 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 293 | 45.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 277 | 42.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 291 | 44.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 295 | 45.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 295 | 45.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 343 | 53.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 348 | 53.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 323 | 49.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tring West and Rural 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 falls were in other theft (-32%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 14.8 | 0.43 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 9.3 | 0.60 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -6% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +27% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.6 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -30% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -36% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +125% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.56 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Tring West and Rural
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tring West and Rural recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tring West and Rural
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tring West and Rural recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tring West and Rural
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tring West and Rural recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tring West and Rural
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tring West and Rural recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tring West and Rural
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tring West and Rural recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tring West and Rural
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tring West and Rural recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tring West and Rural
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tring West and Rural recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tring West and Rural
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tring West and Rural recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tring West and Rural
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tring West and Rural recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tring West and Rural
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tring West and Rural recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tring West and Rural
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tring West and Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tring West and Rural
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tring West and Rural recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tring West and Rural
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tring West and Rural recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tring West and Rural, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tring West and Rural.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tring West and Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring Central | 379 | 73.4 | +67% |
| Northchurch | 140 | 45.2 | +3% |
| Berkhamsted West | 345 | 51.4 | +17% |
| Berkhamsted Castle | 413 | 65.5 | +49% |
| Berkhamsted East | 360 | 60.4 | +38% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 811 | 79.0 | +80% |
| Gadebridge | 447 | 80.1 | +83% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 489 | 51.3 | +17% |
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 Tring West and Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunsley Place | 31 |
| On or near Goldfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Police Station | 12 |
| On or near Surrey Place | 12 |
| On or near Barbers Walk | 11 |
| On or near B4635 | 10 |
| On or near Weavers Road | 8 |
| On or near Woodland Close | 8 |
| On or near Longfield Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Bromley | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tring West and Rural 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 29.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Tring West and Rural has an estimated population of 6,474. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tring West and Rural sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tring West and Rural |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Tring West and Rural a safe place to live?
Tring West and Rural recorded 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Tring West and Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Tring West and Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tring West and Rural was down 3% on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 293 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tring West and Rural?
Tring West and Rural is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Tring West and Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.