Hertsmere, with a low crime rating, ranks 19th among nearby areas for its crime rate. In 2023, it saw 10,242 reported crimes among a population of 107,827, resulting in a crime rate of 94.99 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.34% increase from the previous year.
The most prevalent crimes in Hertsmere are Violence and sexual offences (26.0%), Anti-social behaviour (23.4%), and Other theft (12.5%), with the least common being theft from the person, robbery, and possession of weapons.
Within its 16 wards, Borehamwood Brookmeadow (141.5), Potters Bar Parkfield (137.2), and Borehamwood Kenilworth (135.3) have the highest crime rates, while Aldenham East, Bushey North, and Bushey Park are the safest.
In Hertsmere, there has been a modest increase in Anti-social behaviour, Other theft, and Violence and sexual offences, with violence slightly rising in 2020. These trends suggest areas of concern that require ongoing vigilance. On a positive note, declines in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Other theft, and Vehicle crime indicate effective measures in place for these crime types. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and theft-related crimes after their initial rise points towards successful community and law enforcement efforts.