Crime in Tring: statistics, rates and trends
737 crimes were recorded in Tring in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
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737 crimes were recorded in Tring in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tring has the 1,031st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tring | Dacorum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 737 | 13,646 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,053 | 161,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tring was highest in the year to July 2019 (921 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (670). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 737 | 56.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 681 | 52.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 676 | 51.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 728 | 55.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 750 | 57.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 670 | 51.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 774 | 59.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 921 | 70.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 894 | 68.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tring 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 increases were in public order (+74%) and anti-social behaviour (+28%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-60%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 17.0 | 0.50 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 15.6 | 1.01 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 5.0 | 0.60 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +7% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -4% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +74% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -60% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +38% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.65 | +250% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.28 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tring
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tring recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tring
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tring recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tring
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tring recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tring
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tring recorded 60 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 up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tring
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tring recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tring
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tring recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tring
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tring recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tring
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tring recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tring
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tring recorded 18 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 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tring
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tring recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tring
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tring recorded 7 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 up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tring
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tring recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tring
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tring recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tring
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tring recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tring, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tring.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Clinton | 214 | 42.0 | -26% |
| Wendover | 391 | 40.4 | -28% |
| Berkhamsted | 1,258 | 57.0 | +1% |
| Stoke Mandeville | 225 | 42.0 | -26% |
| Chesham | 1,648 | 73.3 | +30% |
| Aylesbury | 8,189 | 90.2 | +60% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 340 | 48.0 | -15% |
| Bovingdon | 325 | 53.7 | -5% |
3 areas within Tring, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tring Central had the highest rate (73.4 per 1,000) and Tring East the lowest (43.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tring Central | Neighbourhood | 5,161 | 379 | 73.4 |
| Tring West and Rural | Neighbourhood | 6,474 | 284 | 43.9 |
| Tring East | Neighbourhood | 2,995 | 129 | 43.1 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Dunsley Place | 31 |
| On or near Emma Rothschild Court | 28 |
| On or near Church Yard | 24 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 21 |
| On or near Shugars Green | 19 |
| On or near Goldfield Road | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Dundale Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tring 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 | 208 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 203 | 27.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Tring has an estimated population of 13,053. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tring sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tring |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Tring a safe place to live?
Tring recorded 56.5 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (203).
Is crime in Tring going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tring was up 8% on the year before: 737 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 681 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tring?
Tring 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.