Crime Rates at Armstrong Close, Borehamwood, WD6 1RR

Armstrong Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Borehamwood Kenilworth , and the 76th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .

Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.

The overall crime rate in the area around Armstrong Close (WD6 1RR) in the last 12 months was 114.5 per 1,000 residents and was 19.6% higher than the Borehamwood Kenilworth average (95.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 68.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 24.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Armstrong Close (WD6 1RR), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Way. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.