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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Potters Bar Furzefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Stevens Close with total crimes: 7
  • Lexington Court with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Hertsmere.

    • 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 areas in the Hertsmere.

  • 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 July 2025 the Potters Bar Furzefield has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.95 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Potters Bar Furzefield)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Furzefield)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Furzefield)
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
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 Royds26 14287 15298 16

Potters Bar Furzefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 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 (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202515
April 202518
March 202517
February 202512
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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
June 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations Potters Bar Furzefield in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stevens Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lexington Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
4. Cranborne Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cranborne Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Windmore Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Updale Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Kimptons Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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