Crime Rate in Potters Bar Parkfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Potters Bar Parkfield

The total recorded crimes in Potters Bar Parkfield, Hertsmere, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Potters Bar Parkfield crime rate of 5.13 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 Parkfield, encompassing approximately 8,580 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Potters Bar Parkfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Potters Bar Parkfield?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Potters Bar Parkfield 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 Parkfield recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

    • In 2023, Potters Bar Parkfield had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 539 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Potters Bar Parkfield recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Potters Bar Parkfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Potters Bar Parkfield has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 5.13 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Potters Bar Parkfield crimes were 580. The crime rate of Potters Bar Parkfield in 2024 was 67.60 (year) or 5.63 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Potters Bar Parkfield were around 539 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.82 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Potters Bar Parkfield)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Parkfield)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Parkfield)
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
Potters Bar Oakmere71 7727 7641 7
Aldenham West51 8709 8498 10
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 Parkfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 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 Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202510
April 20253
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20245

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20256
April 20252
March 202513
February 202510
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 202514
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202426

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202516
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Potters Bar Parkfield in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft7
Shoplifting5
3. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Heathfield Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Watkins Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Hollies Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rosary Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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