Crime Rates at Masefield Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 2HQ

Masefield Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow , and the 53rd 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 Masefield Avenue (WD6 2HQ) in the last 12 months was 28.0 per 1,000 residents and was 83.7% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average (171.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -81.8% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Masefield Avenue (WD6 2HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Lullington Garth. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.