Total Crime Rate
186.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
50.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Patchetts Green area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 31st highest crime rate of 317 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 Patchetts Green (WD25 8DP) in the last 12 months was 186.4 per 1,000 residents and was 116.0% higher than the Aldenham West average (86.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 16.1% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 50.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -39.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 480.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Patchetts Green (WD25 8DP), the main crime hotspot is near Anvil Mews. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldenham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hilfield Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Winfield Mobile Home Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Pegmire Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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