Total Crime Rate
34.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hilfield Lane South area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 75th 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 Hilfield Lane South (WD23 4EL) in the last 12 months was 34.4 per 1,000 residents and was 62.7% lower than the Aldenham West average (92.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hilfield Lane South (WD23 4EL), the main crime hotspot is near Hillfield Lane South. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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