Crime Rate in Potters Bar Oakmere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Potters Bar Oakmere

The total recorded crimes in Potters Bar Oakmere, Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Potters Bar Oakmere crime rate of 6.82 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 Oakmere, encompassing approximately 10,855 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-78.57% decrease)
Potters Bar Oakmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byers Close with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Margaret Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Potters Bar Oakmere?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Potters Bar Oakmere demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 727 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Potters Bar Oakmere witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

    • In 2023, Potters Bar Oakmere had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 641 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Potters Bar Oakmere witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Potters Bar Oakmere Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Potters Bar Oakmere has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 6.82 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Potters Bar Oakmere crimes were 727. The crime rate of Potters Bar Oakmere in 2024 was 66.97 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Potters Bar Oakmere were around 641 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.05 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Potters Bar Oakmere)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Oakmere)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Oakmere)
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
Aldenham West62 8709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield58 10580 10539 9
Bushey St James61 9582 9491 11
Bushey Park36 13461 12425 12
Elstree36 12308 14304 14
Aldenham East23 16245 16316 13
Bushey Heath28 14426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds27 15287 15298 16

Potters Bar Oakmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202525
March 202520
February 202518
January 202521
December 202421
November 202419
October 202433
September 202416
August 202419
July 202422
June 202442
May 202439

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202528
March 202531
February 202542
January 202542
December 202419
November 202411
October 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 202417
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Potters Bar Oakmere in May 2025

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

1. Byers Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Margaret Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Oakmere Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Oakmere Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Hill Crest (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
7. Bowmans Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Salisbury Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Highview Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Southgate Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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