Total Crime Rate
54.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Richfield Road area has the 35th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 137th 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 Richfield Road (WD23 4RP) in the last 12 months was 54.5 per 1,000 residents and was 40.9% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richfield Road (WD23 4RP), the main crime hotspot is near St Peter'S Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 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 | Drugs | Richfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Potters | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wyatt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nimmo Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Nimmo Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollygrove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Herne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Harriet Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Potters | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Springfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Springfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lower Tub | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ivinghoe Road | — |
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