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 May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Potters Bar Parkfield crime rate of 6.76 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Potters Bar Parkfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Melrose Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Potters Bar Parkfield has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 6.76 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Potters Bar Parkfield)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Parkfield)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Parkfield)
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
Potters Bar Oakmere74 6727 7641 7
Aldenham West62 8709 8498 10
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 Parkfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 202513
February 202510
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 202417
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202426
September 20243
August 202417
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Potters Bar Parkfield in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft5
Shoplifting4
3. Melrose Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Anthorne Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Heathfield Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mountway (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Darkes Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hollies Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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