Total Crime Rate
48.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brimstone Walk area has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Berkhamsted Castle , and the 194th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brimstone Walk (HP4 1TJ) in the last 12 months was 48.9 per 1,000 residents and was 17.5% lower than the Berkhamsted Castle average (59.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brimstone Walk (HP4 1TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Stoney Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Berkhamsted Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stoney Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alma Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Alma Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alma Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Loxley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chaucer Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Farm Place | — |
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