Total Crime Rate
59.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
31.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Fairway area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond , and the 114th highest crime rate of 277 local areas in Three Rivers .
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 The Fairway (WD5 0JZ) in the last 12 months was 59.0 per 1,000 residents and was 3.5% lower than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average (61.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Fairway (WD5 0JZ), the main crime hotspot is near School Mead. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | The Graylings | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Broomfield Rise | Offender given a caution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Spur Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Spur Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | South Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Fay Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Hazelwood Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hazelwood Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Essex Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | School Mead | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Long Elms Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | School Mead | Under investigation |
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