Berkhamsted Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Berkhamsted’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 31.5% below the UK average of 7.3. This continued performance reflects the town’s character as a historic market town with a mix of residential, commercial, and heritage sites. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (25 incidents, 23.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (19 incidents, 17.8%), and shoplifting (16 incidents, 15.0%). These patterns align with local dynamics: the high rate of violence may be influenced by the town’s proximity to London, attracting transient populations, while shoplifting likely stems from its retail hubs and tourist attractions. Seasonal factors in November—such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday—may have amplified certain trends, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both rising compared to earlier months. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, a consistency that may be partly explained by its relatively low population density and strong community policing initiatives. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) was 53% higher than Berkhamsted’s rate, suggesting the town’s safety profile in this category is particularly robust. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour’s rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 15% below the UK average, reflecting effective local enforcement or community engagement strategies. The data also shows an 11% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, a discrepancy that may require further analysis of retail security measures or seasonal shopping patterns. Overall, Berkhamsted’s crime profile remains stable, with the area’s historic and semi-rural character likely contributing to its lower-than-average rates.

November 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in shoplifting, drugs, and theft from the person, each doubling from October’s figures. These spikes align with seasonal factors: Black Friday shopping likely drove shoplifting, while Bonfire Night may have contributed to a surge in drug-related incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime and other thefts both declined by 16.7%, possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 23.4% of all crimes, though this rate was 53% below the UK average. Shoplifting’s rate of 0.7 per 1,000 was 11% above the UK average, suggesting local pressures in retail areas. Residents may find the 1-in-202 monthly exposure rate useful for understanding risk context, though this remains far below the UK norm. The sharp rise in drug offences—doubling to four incidents—highlights a potential emerging concern requiring closer attention.

Berkhamsted's crime rate in November 2025 rose 24.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 4.0 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of November, when darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night may heighten opportunities for certain offences. Locally, this translates to roughly four crimes reported each day, a figure that, while manageable, warrants attention to emerging trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against Berkhamsted’s population of 21,619, illustrates that the area continues to experience crime at a rate well below national levels, despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the community’s safety profile remains relatively strong, even as specific categories like shoplifting and drug-related incidents show troubling increases.