Crime Rate in Elstree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elstree

The total recorded crimes in Elstree, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elstree crime rate of 9.50 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 Elstree, encompassing approximately 2,946 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elstree Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Road with total crimes: 3
  • Allum Lane with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Elstree?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Elstree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 308 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Elstree recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Elstree had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 304 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Elstree recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Elstree Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Elstree has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 9.50 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Elstree crimes were 308. The crime rate of Elstree in 2024 was 104.52 (year) or 8.71 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elstree were around 304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.16 (year) or 8.60 (month) ranking 14 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
Aldenham West51 10709 8498 10
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

Elstree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202422
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Elstree in March 2025

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

1. New Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Allum Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Stables (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Elstree Hill South (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dylan Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Watling Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Elstree Hill North (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Barham Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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