Crime Rate in Elstree, ward

Elstree has the 5th lowest crime rate of 16 wards in Hertsmere district and the 3557th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (East of England), it has the 393rd highest crime rate of 947 wards.

The overall crime rate in Elstree in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.7% lower than the Hertsmere district average (98.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Elstree’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 110 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 144 (≈ 28.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the Elstree ward, the main local crime hotspot is near North Western Avenue (Watford By-Pass). Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All of these hotspots lie within roughly 0.3 miles.