Total Crime Rate
23.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlin Copse area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Berkhamsted West , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marlin Copse (HP4 3HR) in the last 12 months was 23.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% lower than the Berkhamsted West average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlin Copse (HP4 3HR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oxfield Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oaklands (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Berkhamsted West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Oxfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oxfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gilbert Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Gilbert Way | Under investigation |
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