Crime Rates at Norton Close, Borehamwood, WD6 5DW

Norton Close area has the 15th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow , and the 34th 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 Norton Close (WD6 5DW) in the last 12 months was 203.2 per 1,000 residents and was 18.4% higher than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average (171.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 40 (≈ 129.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 110.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norton Close (WD6 5DW), the main crime hotspot is near Canterbury Road. Police recorded 56 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.