Total Crime Rate
61.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Langmead Drive area has the 30th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 154th 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 Langmead Drive (WD23 4GD) in the last 12 months was 61.2 per 1,000 residents and was 33.7% lower than the Aldenham West average (92.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Langmead Drive (WD23 4GD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Belle Vue Lane, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rutherford Way (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 | Drugs | Herne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Harriet Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Rutts | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollygrove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pickets Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Langmead Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Nimmo Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nimmo Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Belle Vue Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Belle Vue Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Belle Vue Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Belle Vue Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wyatt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Potters | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Potters | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Titian Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Priory View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Springfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Springfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Rosary Gardens | Under investigation |
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