Total Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barham Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 24th 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 Barham Avenue (WD6 3PN) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 80.2% lower than the Aldenham West average (92.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barham Avenue (WD6 3PN), the main crime hotspot is near Holt Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldenham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barham Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tauber Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holt Close | Under investigation |
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