Total Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Hemmings area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Berkhamsted West , and the 61st 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 The Hemmings (HP4 3NY) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.4% lower than the Berkhamsted West average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Hemmings (HP4 3NY), the main crime hotspot is near Elizabeth Ii Avenue. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Berkhamsted West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cecily Close | Under investigation |
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