Total Crime Rate
112.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Leas area has the 12th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 80th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Leas (WD23 2DZ) in the last 12 months was 112.7 per 1,000 residents and was 22.2% higher 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 58.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Leas (WD23 2DZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Friars Way, where police recorded 30 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Scottswood Road (10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Campbell Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pine Grove | Offender given a caution |
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