Berkhamsted and Tring vs Hitchin Urban

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Berkhamsted and Tring Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Hitchin Urban Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Berkhamsted and Tring vs Hitchin Urban Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Berkhamsted and Tring
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      1,839 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Hitchin Urban
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,197 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Berkhamsted and Tring
      B Hitchin Urban
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,839
      2,197
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,077
      2,746
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.5%
      ↓20%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Berkhamsted and Tring
      B Hitchin Urban
      Violent Crime
      539 ↓15%
      737 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      422 ↑0%
      480 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      124 ↓16%
      198 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      131 ↓42%
      88 ↓32%
      Burglary
      110 ↓23%
      85 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↑4%
      171 ↓14%
      Drugs
      35 ↑35%
      68 ↑33%
      Public Order
      82 ↑19%
      126 ↓19%
      Robbery
      16 ↑100%
      17 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      150 ↓11%
      129 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓24%
      19 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑63%
      14 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓17%
      23 ↓23%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓23%
      42 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hitchin Urban is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Berkhamsted and Tring safer than Hitchin Urban?

      Berkhamsted and Tring has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,839 crimes in the last 12 months. Hitchin Urban has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,197 crimes. Hitchin Urban scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Berkhamsted and Tring vs Hitchin Urban?

      Berkhamsted and Tring shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hitchin Urban shows -20% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Berkhamsted and Tring and Hitchin Urban?

      In Berkhamsted and Tring, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (539 incidents). In Hitchin Urban, it is Violent Crime (737 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Berkhamsted and Tring and Hitchin Urban?

      Berkhamsted and Tring recorded 422 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hitchin Urban recorded 480. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Berkhamsted and Tring vs Hitchin Urban?

      Violent crime in Berkhamsted and Tring totalled 539 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 737 in Hitchin Urban. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted and Tring and Hitchin Urban in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Berkhamsted and Tring recorded 2,077 crimes (now 1,839, a change of -11.5%). Hitchin Urban recorded 2,746 crimes previously (now 2,197, -20%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Berkhamsted and Tring and Hitchin Urban?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Berkhamsted and Tring has a resolution rate of 0% and Hitchin Urban has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Berkhamsted and Tring and Hitchin Urban?

      Berkhamsted and Tring falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Hitchin Urban is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Berkhamsted and Tring and Hitchin Urban?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Berkhamsted and Tring or Hitchin Urban on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Berkhamsted and Tring and Hitchin Urban. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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