Crime Rate in Hertsmere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertsmere

The total recorded crimes in Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 1,070 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertsmere crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hertsmere, encompassing approximately 107,827 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (324) incidents (1.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (238) incidents (23.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (105) incidents (32.91% increase)
Hertsmere Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Osprey Close with total crimes: 21
  • Berrygrove Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Blanche Lane with total crimes: 16

Hertsmere Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is Hertsmere?

To understand the safety of Hertsmere, we need to analyze Hertsmere crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Hertsmere has recorded 12,327 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 114.32 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 95 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,983 crimes with a crime rate of 101.86, ranking it 118 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertsmere reported a higher crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 12,327 crimes compared to 12,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertsmere witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hertsmere experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 10,983 crimes compared to 10,748. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Hertsmere recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Hertsmere is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, Hertsmere has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hertsmere Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bushey North (126 crimes), and the safest, Aldenham East (23 crimes), is 103 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hertsmere.

Similarly, the area of Bushey North (120 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Potters Bar Furzefield (31 crimes), with a difference of 89 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hertsmere.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bushey North126
Borehamwood Cowley Hill113
Borehamwood Brookmeadow108
Borehamwood Hillside102
Borehamwood Kenilworth95

Safest Wards:

Elstree36
Bushey Park36
Bushey Heath28
Bentley Heath & The Royds27
Aldenham East23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bushey North120
Borehamwood Cowley Hill113
Borehamwood Brookmeadow108
Borehamwood Hillside102
Borehamwood Kenilworth95

Safest Areas:

Shenley & South Mimms73
Bushey Central73
Bushey Heath58
Radlett34
Potters Bar Furzefield31

Hertsmere Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hertsmere has recorded 1,070 crimes with crime rate of 9.92 ranking 82th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total Hertsmere crimes were 12,327. The crime rate of Hertsmere in 2024 was 114.32 (year) or 9.53 (month) ranking it 95 danzarous in the UK. Hertsmere ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertsmere were around 10,983 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.86 (year) or 8.49 (month) ranking 118 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, Hertsmere ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Hertsmere

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire950 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire815 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers607 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,027 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,270 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne733 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage867 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,168 312,535 411,723 3
Watford1,469 119,226 117,362 1

Hertsmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (324 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (238 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (318 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (193 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (327 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (192 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 296 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 133 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (298 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 273 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 124 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (264 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (154 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (278 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (216 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (258 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (181 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (299 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (187 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 259 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202537
March 202542
February 202541
January 202546
December 202455
November 202447
October 202438
September 202420
August 202428
July 202429

A total of 571 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202568
March 202548
February 202540
January 202549
December 202436
November 202453
October 202464
September 202447
August 202466
July 202453

A total of 1071 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 202579
March 2025122
February 202584
January 202575
December 202484
November 202499
October 202484
September 202497
August 2024119
July 2024123

A total of 3194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 290.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 327 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025324
April 2025318
March 2025327
February 2025296
January 2025298
December 2024273
November 2024264
October 2024278
September 2024258
August 2024299
July 2024259

A total of 721 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202548
March 202558
February 202564
January 202569
December 202448
November 202482
October 202465
September 202472
August 202473
July 202461

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20259
March 202511
February 202514
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 1938 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 176.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025238
April 2025193
March 2025192
February 2025133
January 2025136
December 2024124
November 2024154
October 2024216
September 2024181
August 2024187
July 2024184

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 202516
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 335 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202525
March 202540
February 202527
January 202552
December 202433
November 202431
October 202450
September 202418
August 202420
July 202411

A total of 848 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202536
March 202577
February 202559
January 202570
December 202477
November 2024123
October 202498
September 202460
August 202480
July 202495

A total of 1059 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202570
March 2025102
February 2025131
January 2025148
December 202469
November 202494
October 202499
September 202477
August 2024112
July 202482

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 186 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202524
February 202513
January 202521
December 202410
November 202417
October 202415
September 202415
August 202418
July 202415

High Crime Locations Hertsmere in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hertsmere postcode area is presented below.

1. Osprey Close (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Berrygrove Lane (Map)
Total18
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Blanche Lane (Map)
Total16
Other theft15
Drugs1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Hartspring Lane (Map)
Total15
Other theft9
Shoplifting3
Robbery3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1

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