Total Crime Rate
65.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cecil Cottages area has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley , and the 149th highest 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 Cecil Cottages (EN6 3PL) in the last 12 months was 65.9 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% lower than the Shenley average (129.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 44.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cecil Cottages (EN6 3PL), the main crime hotspot is near Brookside. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brookside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | New Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Frowycke Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Frowycke Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | New Road | — |
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