Crime Rates at Hamilton Close, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3PG

Hamilton Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hamilton Close (EN6 3PG) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% lower than the Shenley average (128.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hamilton Close (EN6 3PG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near New Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hamilton Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.