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Crime in Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted had 315 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 27 Dacorum areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% below the middle Dacorum area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

HP4, Dacorum · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Berkhamsted

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62.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 27Dacorum rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common103 in 3 months

Month by month

129 Mar 101 Apr 132 May 108 Jun 107 Jul 100 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Berkhamsted. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10333%
anti-social behaviour9731%
vehicle crime186%
theft186%
criminal damage186%
shoplifting186%
public order165%
burglary134%

Berkhamsted against Dacorum

TypeBerkhamsted per 1,000Middle Dacorum areaChange
Violence20.524.2▼ 13%
Burglary2.61.7▼ 7%
Vehicle crime3.64▼ 42%
Anti-social behaviour19.325.3▲ 23%
Theft and robbery4.65.8▼ 12%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chaulden71.3▲ 5%
Bovingdon63.7▲ 23%
Berkhamsted62.6▼ 13%
Northchurch55.5▼ 21%
Potten End23–
See every Dacorum area ranked on the crime in Dacorum page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Berkhamsted a safe area?

Berkhamsted had about 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 27 Dacorum areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Berkhamsted?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (103), followed by anti-social behaviour (97) and vehicle crime (18).