Crime Rate in Aldenham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldenham West

The total recorded crimes in Aldenham West, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldenham West crime rate of 15.15 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aldenham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldenham Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Green with total crimes: 6
  • Common Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Aldenham West has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 15.15 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)
Bushey North155 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill115 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow96 41,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside99 31,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth78 6887 5953 5
Potters Bar Oakmere80 5727 7641 7
Potters Bar Furzefield51 11580 11657 6
Shenley57 9745 6632 8
Bushey St James68 7582 9491 11
Potters Bar Parkfield60 8580 10539 9
Bushey Park44 12461 12425 12
Aldenham East32 14245 16316 13
Bushey Heath13 16426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds41 13287 15298 16
Elstree28 15308 14304 14

Aldenham West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202515
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 202418
June 202420
May 202436
April 202427

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202419
September 202415
August 202432
July 202424
June 202410
May 202447
April 20244

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
August 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 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
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20246
April 20241

High Crime Locations Aldenham West in March 2025

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

1. Aldenham Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
2. The Green (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Common Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Abbey View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Watling Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. The Spinney (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Kemprow (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Grange Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Dagger Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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