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 January 2026 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Potters Bar Furzefield crime rate of 5.04 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Potters Bar Furzefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lexington Court with total crimes: 11
  • Cranborne Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cranborne Crescent with total crimes: 4

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 January 2026 the Potters Bar Furzefield has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.04 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Potters Bar Furzefield)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Furzefield)CrimesRank (Potters Bar Furzefield)
Bushey North99 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill81 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow76 31,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside75 41,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth68 5887 5953 5
Shenley46 11745 6632 8
Bushey Park65 6461 12425 12
Potters Bar Oakmere50 10727 7641 7
Potters Bar Parkfield56 7580 10539 9
Aldenham West26 14709 8498 10
Bushey St James51 9582 9491 11
Elstree34 12308 14304 14
Aldenham East17 16245 16316 13
Bushey Heath18 15426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds26 13287 15298 16

Potters Bar Furzefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (7 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202517
November 202510
October 202513
September 202512
August 202512
July 202515
June 202513
May 202515
April 202518
March 202517
February 202512

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20258
November 20257
October 202510
September 20258
August 20257
July 202519
June 202510
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20255
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20252
October 20255
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
September 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
March 20251

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20258
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Potters Bar Furzefield in January 2026

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

1. Lexington Court (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cranborne Road (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cranborne Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Kimptons Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Public order1
7. Potters Bar Station Yard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bornedene (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Kimptons Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shillitoe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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