Total Crime Rate
29.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 55th 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 Park Avenue (WD23 2BH) in the last 12 months was 29.4 per 1,000 residents and was 68.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Avenue (WD23 2BH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Friars Way, where police recorded 30 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Robin Hood Drive (7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shopping Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | — |
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