Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scottswood Road area has the 25th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 144th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Scottswood Road (WD23 2DN) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 42.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Scottswood Road (WD23 2DN), the main crime hotspot is near Maple Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 14 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Campbell Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maple Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pine Grove | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maple Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sycamore Close | Under investigation |
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