Crime Rate in Bentley Heath & The Royds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bentley Heath & The Royds

The total recorded crimes in Bentley Heath & The Royds, Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentley Heath & The Royds crime rate of 2.72 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 Bentley Heath & The Royds, encompassing approximately 9,921 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Bentley Heath & The Royds Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 6
  • Firs Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Allandale Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bentley Heath & The Royds?

To understand the safety of Bentley Heath & The Royds, we need to analyze Bentley Heath & The Royds crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Bentley Heath & The Royds demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 287 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bentley Heath & The Royds recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

    • In 2023, Bentley Heath & The Royds had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 298 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bentley Heath & The Royds recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hertsmere, Bentley Heath & The Royds has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bentley Heath & The Royds Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bentley Heath & The Royds has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Bentley Heath & The Royds crimes were 287. The crime rate of Bentley Heath & The Royds in 2024 was 28.93 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bentley Heath & The Royds were around 298 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.03 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bentley Heath & The Royds)CrimesRank (Bentley Heath & The Royds)CrimesRank (Bentley Heath & The Royds)
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
Aldenham West62 8709 8498 10
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 Royds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202516
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 202416
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bentley Heath & The Royds in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bentley Heath & The Royds postcode area is presented below.

1. St John'S Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Firs Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Allandale Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Willow Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Dancers Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sherwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brackendale (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Baker Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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