Total Crime Rate
48.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Florida Close area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 115th 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 Florida Close (WD23 1ET) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% lower than the Aldenham West average (92.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 900.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 96.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Florida Close (WD23 1ET), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 41 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Howton Place (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aldenham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Springfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Belle Vue Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Belle Vue Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Belle Vue Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Rutts | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laurino Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Springfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Belle Vue Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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