Crime in Tring West and Rural: statistics, rates and trends
285 crimes were recorded in Tring West and Rural in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Tring West and Rural
- Questions about crime in Tring West and Rural
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (98), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,293rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tring West and Rural | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 285 | 13,768 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.0 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,474 | 161,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tring West and Rural peaked in the year to August 2019 (350 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (282). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 285 | 44.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 298 | 46.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 282 | 43.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 287 | 44.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 294 | 45.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 296 | 45.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 51.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 350 | 54.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 326 | 50.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 34 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 15.1 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 9.1 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Tring West and Rural.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tring West and Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tring Central | 381 | 73.8 | +68% |
| Northchurch | 143 | 46.1 | +5% |
| Berkhamsted West | 351 | 52.3 | +19% |
| Berkhamsted Castle | 420 | 66.6 | +51% |
| Berkhamsted East | 366 | 61.4 | +39% |
| Chaulden and Warners End | 809 | 78.8 | +79% |
| Gadebridge | 456 | 81.7 | +86% |
| Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield | 511 | 53.7 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Tring West and Rural over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dunsley Place” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunsley Place | 35 |
| On or near Goldfield Road | 15 |
| On or near Barbers Walk | 12 |
| On or near Police Station | 10 |
| On or near Surrey Place | 10 |
| On or near Longfield Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Weavers Road | 9 |
| On or near B4635 | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near The Holloway | 7 |
Of the 226 crimes in Tring West and Rural with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Tring West and Rural has an estimated population of 6,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tring West and Rural average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tring West and Rural | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tring West and Rural a safe place to live?
Tring West and Rural recorded 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,293rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tring West and Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Tring West and Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tring West and Rural was down 4% on the year before: 285 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tring West and Rural?
About 6,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tring West and Rural?
Tring West and Rural 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.