Crime Rates at Northlands, Potters Bar, EN6 5DF

Northlands area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds , and the 64th 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 Northlands (EN6 5DF) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.3% lower than the Bentley Heath & The Royds average (77.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 2 cases , down -81.8% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -81.8% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -81.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Northlands (EN6 5DF), the main crime hotspot is near Stapleton Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.