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 July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Potters Bar Oakmere crime rate of 6.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Potters Bar Oakmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byers Close with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Wayside with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Potters Bar Oakmere has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 6.54 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Potters Bar Oakmere)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Oakmere)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Oakmere)
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
Potters Bar Furzefield51 9580 11657 6
Shenley77 6745 6632 8
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 Oakmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202516
April 20259
March 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 202417
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202520
May 202529
April 202525
March 202520
February 202518
January 202521
December 202421
November 202419
October 202433
September 202416
August 202419

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 202528
March 202531
February 202542
January 202542
December 202419
November 202411
October 202410
August 20249

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244

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

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Potters Bar Oakmere in July 2025

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

1. Byers Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wayside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Margaret Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Barnet Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Hill Crest (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Leeside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Bowmans Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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