Crime Rates at Faringford Close, Potters Bar, EN6 5JS

Faringford Close area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Bentley Heath & The Royds , and the 156th highest 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 Faringford Close (EN6 5JS) in the last 12 months was 64.8 per 1,000 residents and was 16.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Faringford Close (EN6 5JS), the main crime hotspot is near Bowmans Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.