Crime Rate in Aldenham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldenham West

The total recorded crimes in Aldenham West, Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldenham West crime rate of 18.42 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 Aldenham West, encompassing approximately 3,366 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aldenham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osprey Close with total crimes: 21
  • Common Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Watling Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Aldenham West?

To understand the safety of Aldenham West, we need to analyze Aldenham West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Aldenham West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 709 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Aldenham West witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

    • In 2023, Aldenham West had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 498 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aldenham West recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hertsmere, Aldenham West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Aldenham West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aldenham West has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 18.42 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Aldenham West crimes were 709. The crime rate of Aldenham West in 2024 was 210.63 (year) or 17.55 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aldenham West were around 498 crimes with yearly crime rate of 147.95 (year) or 12.33 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aldenham West)CrimesRank (Aldenham West)CrimesRank (Aldenham West)
Bushey North126 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill113 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow108 31,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside102 41,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth95 5887 5953 5
Potters Bar Furzefield48 11580 11657 6
Shenley73 7745 6632 8
Potters Bar Oakmere74 6727 7641 7
Potters Bar Parkfield58 10580 10539 9
Bushey St James61 9582 9491 11
Bushey Park36 13461 12425 12
Elstree36 12308 14304 14
Aldenham East23 16245 16316 13
Bushey Heath28 14426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds27 15287 15298 16

Aldenham West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202516
March 20255
February 202515
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 202418
June 202420
May 202436

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202521
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202419
September 202415
August 202432
July 202424
June 202410
May 202447

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202512
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
January 20258
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
June 20248

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20251
November 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
August 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20246

High Crime Locations Aldenham West in May 2025

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

1. Osprey Close (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Common Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Watling Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Kemprow (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. The Spinney (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Hogg Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Kendals Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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