Berkhamsted Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Berkhamsted's crime profile in June 2025 continued to reflect its position as a low-crime built-up area within Dacorum, with an overall rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents—49.4% below the UK average. This figure, while modest, underscores the area's consistent performance relative to national trends, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000, 51% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000, 37% below the UK average). The most prevalent crime type remained violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.8% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 22.5%. These figures align with the area's character as a commuter-focused town with limited industrial activity, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to maintaining lower rates of severe crime. Seasonal factors in June—such as the start of the summer season and increased foot traffic in retail areas—likely influenced patterns, including the notable rise in shoplifting cases. However, the overall crime mix remained skewed towards property crimes, which constituted 30.3% of all incidents, compared to 34.8% for violent crimes. This balance suggests that while property-related offences remain a focal point, the area's management of violent crime has outperformed national benchmarks. The low rates of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforce Berkhamsted's status as a relatively secure environment, though the 100% increase in shoplifting highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in retail corridors during peak tourist seasons.

June 2025 saw a stark doubling of shoplifting incidents, with 10 reports compared to five in May—a 100% increase. This surge, while concerning, may partly explain the shift in crime focus towards retail areas during the early summer months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson cases plummeted by 72.7%, from 11 to 3, suggesting a possible impact of increased community engagement or seasonal deterrents. Violent crime, however, remained 51% below the UK average at 1.4 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with national trends and aligns with Berkhamsted's historical role as a relatively stable commuter town. The 100% increase in theft from the person—rising from zero to one incident—highlights the need for targeted awareness in public spaces. These fluctuations, though small in absolute numbers, illustrate the dynamic interplay between seasonal activity and local crime patterns, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or transient populations.

Berkhamsted's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 7.2% decrease from the previous month's 4.4 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar areas during early summer. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 243 residents, a figure that contextualises the local impact of crime in relation to population size. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Berkhamsted's rate remains 49.4% lower, a consistent trend reflecting the area's character as a relatively low-crime built-up district within Dacorum. The daily crime count of approximately three incidents per day highlights the manageable scale of crime in the area, though this metric alone does not capture the full picture of crime distribution or severity. The population-scaled perspective—1-in-243 residents experiencing a crime monthly—offers a tangible benchmark for residents to assess local safety relative to national trends. This figure, while low, underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies to sustain this positive trajectory.