Crime Rates at Stretton Way, Borehamwood, WD6 4AW

Stretton Way area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow , and the 140th lowest crime rate of 317 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 Stretton Way (WD6 4AW) in the last 12 months was 56.6 per 1,000 residents and was 65.2% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average (162.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Stretton Way (WD6 4AW), the main crime hotspot is near Sinderby Close. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.