Total Crime Rate
38.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ascot Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ascot Close (WD6 3JH) in the last 12 months was 38.1 per 1,000 residents and was 58.7% lower than the Aldenham West average (92.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ascot Close (WD6 3JH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Coleridge Way, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cavendish Crescent (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aldenham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Coleridge Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Deacon'S Hill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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