Crime Rate in Elstree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elstree

The total recorded crimes in Elstree, Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elstree crime rate of 12.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elstree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grade Close with total crimes: 5
  • North Western Avenue (Watford By-Pass) with total crimes: 5
  • Elstree Hill South with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Hertsmere.

    • 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 areas in the Hertsmere.

  • 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 May 2025 the Elstree has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 12.22 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elstree)CrimesRank (Elstree)CrimesRank (Elstree)
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
Aldenham East23 16245 16316 13
Bushey Heath28 14426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds27 15287 15298 16

Elstree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20252
May 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Elstree in May 2025

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

1. Grade Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. North Western Avenue (Watford By-Pass) (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Elstree Hill South (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holt Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Stables (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Beethoven Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lands' End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Yew Tree Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Bishops Avenue (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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