Total Crime Rate
125.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barnet Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 63rd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barnet Lane (WD6 3RH) in the last 12 months was 125.3 per 1,000 residents and was 35.8% higher than the Aldenham West average (92.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 46.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 122.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barnet Lane (WD6 3RH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barnet Lane, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fortune Lane (4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Fortune Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fortune Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fortune Lane | Under investigation |
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