Total Crime Rate
3.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Windmill Street area has the lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the lowest crime rate of 315 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 Windmill Street (WD2 1NB) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 96.2% lower than the Aldenham West average (92.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Windmill Street (WD2 1NB), the main crime hotspot is near Rutherford Way. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldenham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wyatt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Titian Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Rutts | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pickets Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Langmead Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Nimmo Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nimmo Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Priory View | Under investigation |
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