What is the crime rate in WD7?

As of February 2026, WD7 has a crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 residents, based on 43 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in WD7?

The most common crime type in WD7 is Violence and sexual offences with 14 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 32.6% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in WD7?

As of February 2026, WD7 has a crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 residents, based on 43 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in WD7?

The most common crime type in WD7 is Violence and sexual offences with 14 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 32.6% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

WD7 Crime Intelligence Report

WD7 recorded 43 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 18.9% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 21.8% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

trending_down -18.9% vs last month

Crime Rate

3.47per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

724

Within WD7 district

Hertsmere

12,409

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Madresfield Court Map	total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Other theft: 1	5
Newberries Avenue Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Possession of weapons: 1	4
Brook Court Map	total: 3 Burglary: 1 Possession of weapons: 1	3
The Ridgeway Map	total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
Athlone Close Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Vehicle crime: 1	2
Kitswell Way Map	total: 2 Other theft: 2	2
North End Close Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
London Road Map	total: 2 Public order: 2	2
Sports/Recreation Area Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Cage Pond Road Map	total: 2 Burglary: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

43 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

32.6%

Anti-social Behaviour

23.3%

Public Order

11.6%

Other Theft

9.3%

Burglary

9.3%

Vehicle Crime

4.7%

Weapons Possession

4.7%

Criminal Damage & Arson

2.3%

Drug Offences

2.3%

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