16 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Hertsmere
Compare crime rates across all 16 wards in Hertsmere. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Borehamwood Cowley Hill | 113.3 | 89 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Potters Bar Oakmere | 106.3 | 73 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Potters Bar Parkfield | 99.5 | 59 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Shenley | 88.5 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Borehamwood Hillside | 88.0 | 82 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Borehamwood Brookmeadow | 77.7 | 102 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Borehamwood Kenilworth | 71.1 | 60 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Potters Bar Furzefield | 69.0 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Bushey St James | 63.0 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Bushey North | 63.0 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Bushey Park | 58.3 | 55 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Elstree | 55.7 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Aldenham East | 49.7 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Bentley Heath & The Royds | 31.4 | 38 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Bushey Heath | 30.6 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Aldenham West | 30.0 | 24 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Hertsmere has the highest crime rate?
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has the highest crime rate in Hertsmere, with 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Hertsmere?
Aldenham West has the lowest crime rate among Hertsmere's wards, with 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Hertsmere have?
Hertsmere has 16 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.