Total Crime Rate
48.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brackendale area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds , and the 116th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brackendale (EN6 2LX) in the last 12 months was 48.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.5% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average (79.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 336.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brackendale (EN6 2LX), the main crime hotspot is near Strafford Gate. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Strafford Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Byway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sunnybank Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winston Way | Under investigation |
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