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Burglary Rates in Berkhamsted West

Dacorum, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Berkhamsted West recorded 16 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 28% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

16

2.45 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

310

47.4 per 1,000 residents

28% below the UK average9% below the East of England regional average

How does Berkhamsted West rank?

Within Dacorum

20 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

45th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
5
3
1
2
1
2
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
117
38%
Anti-social Behaviour
84
27%
Other Crime
61
20%
Vehicle Crime
22
7%
Burglary
16
5%
Drug Offences
8
3%
Shoplifting
2
1%
Robbery
0
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Berkhamsted West

Source: Census 2021 · 2,572 households

Detached 36%Semi-detached 32%Terraced 13%Flats 19%

The most common property type in Berkhamsted West is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Berkhamsted West homeowners

Most homes in Berkhamsted West are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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