Crime Rate in Shenley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shenley

The total recorded crimes in Shenley, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shenley crime rate of 15.23 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 Shenley, encompassing approximately 3,742 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Shenley Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Giles' Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Blanche Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Packhorse Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Shenley?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Shenley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 745 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shenley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shenley had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 632 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shenley witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shenley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shenley has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 15.23 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Shenley crimes were 745. The crime rate of Shenley in 2024 was 199.05 (year) or 16.59 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shenley were around 632 crimes with yearly crime rate of 168.86 (year) or 14.07 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)
Bushey North155 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill115 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow96 41,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside99 31,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth78 6887 5953 5
Potters Bar Oakmere80 5727 7641 7
Potters Bar Furzefield51 11580 11657 6
Bushey St James68 7582 9491 11
Aldenham West51 10709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield60 8580 10539 9
Bushey Park44 12461 12425 12
Aldenham East32 14245 16316 13
Bushey Heath13 16426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds41 13287 15298 16
Elstree28 15308 14304 14

Shenley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202419
September 202415
August 202418
July 202410
June 202424
May 202420
April 202417

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202413
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 202422
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202515
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202510
December 202418
November 202416
October 20247
September 202415
August 202424
July 20249
June 202418
May 202426
April 202424

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Shenley in March 2025

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

1. St Giles' Avenue (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Blanche Lane (Map)
Total17
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
3. Packhorse Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Queen Adelaide Mews (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shenleybury (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Pippin Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Allen Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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