Crime Rates at Ripon Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2HU

Ripon Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Borehamwood Kenilworth , and the 124th 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 Ripon Way (WD6 2HU) in the last 12 months was 50.7 per 1,000 residents and was 47.1% lower 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 26.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ripon Way (WD6 2HU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 45 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Norfolk Gardens (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.