Crime Rate in Potters Bar Furzefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Potters Bar Furzefield

The total recorded crimes in Potters Bar Furzefield, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Potters Bar Furzefield crime rate of 4.95 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 Potters Bar Furzefield, encompassing approximately 10,308 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Potters Bar Furzefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranborne Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lexington Court with total crimes: 4
  • The Service Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Potters Bar Furzefield?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Potters Bar Furzefield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 580 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Potters Bar Furzefield recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Potters Bar Furzefield had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 657 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Potters Bar Furzefield witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Potters Bar Furzefield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Potters Bar Furzefield has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.95 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Potters Bar Furzefield crimes were 580. The crime rate of Potters Bar Furzefield in 2024 was 56.27 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Potters Bar Furzefield were around 657 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.74 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking 6 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
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
Elstree28 15308 14304 14

Potters Bar Furzefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 202418
August 202412
July 202418
June 202428
May 20245
April 202415

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 202426
May 202417
April 202415

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Potters Bar Furzefield in March 2025

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

1. Cranborne Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Lexington Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. The Service Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Cranborne Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Cranborne Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kimptons Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ormesby Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Santers Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Laurel Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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