Crime Rates at Nicoll Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2PP

Nicoll Way area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Borehamwood Kenilworth , and the 136th highest 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 Nicoll Way (WD6 2PP) in the last 12 months was 72.3 per 1,000 residents and was 24.6% lower than the Borehamwood Kenilworth average (95.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nicoll Way (WD6 2PP), the main crime hotspot is near Rye Close. Police recorded 61 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.