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 July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentley Heath & The Royds crime rate of 2.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bentley Heath & The Royds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firs Lane with total crimes: 5
  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 4
  • Brooklands Gardens with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Bentley Heath & The Royds has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bentley Heath & The Royds)CrimesRank (Bentley Heath & The Royds)CrimesRank (Bentley Heath & The Royds)
Bushey North138 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill125 31,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow129 21,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside114 41,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth85 5887 5953 5
Potters Bar Furzefield51 9580 11657 6
Shenley77 6745 6632 8
Potters Bar Oakmere71 7727 7641 7
Aldenham West51 8709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield44 11580 10539 9
Bushey St James37 12582 9491 11
Bushey Park49 10461 12425 12
Aldenham East26 13245 16316 13
Bushey Heath15 16426 13302 15
Elstree21 15308 14304 14

Bentley Heath & The Royds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202510
April 20255
March 202516
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 202416
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242

High Crime Locations Bentley Heath & The Royds in July 2025

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

1. Firs Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. St John'S Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Brooklands Gardens (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
5. Wagon Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Allandale Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Winston Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingsland (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mutton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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