Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Meadow Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Berkhamsted West , and the 90th 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 Old Meadow Close (HP4 3UG) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 40.9% lower than the Berkhamsted West average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Meadow Close (HP4 3UG), the main crime hotspot is near Oxfield Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 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 | Oxfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Oxfield Close | Under investigation |
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