Crime Rate in Shenley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shenley

The total recorded crimes in Shenley, Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shenley crime rate of 19.50 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Shenley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blanche Lane with total crimes: 17
  • St Giles' Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Hertsmere.

    • 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 areas in the Hertsmere.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shenley has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 19.50 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shenley)CrimesRank (Shenley)CrimesRank (Shenley)
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
Potters Bar Oakmere74 6727 7641 7
Aldenham West62 8709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield58 10580 10539 9
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

Shenley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202419
September 202415
August 202418
July 202410
June 202424
May 202420

A total of 195 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 202510
December 202418
November 202416
October 20247
September 202415
August 202424
July 20249
June 202418
May 202426

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202510
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202413
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 202515
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Blanche Lane (Map)
Total17
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. St Giles' Avenue (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pound Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. London Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. The Lawns (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Buckettsland Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shenleybury (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Pippin Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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