Total Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Prowse Avenue area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 58th 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 Prowse Avenue (WD23 1LB) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Prowse Avenue (WD23 1LB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Comyns, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wren Crescent (2 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 | Vehicle crime | Prowse Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Comyns | Under investigation |
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