Total Crime Rate
128.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
43.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Shepperton Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Borehamwood Kenilworth , and the 61st highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shepperton Close (WD6 5NT) in the last 12 months was 128.9 per 1,000 residents and was 43.2% higher than the Borehamwood Kenilworth average (90.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 43.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shepperton Close (WD6 5NT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kent Close, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Alexandra Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Borehamwood Kenilworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Cygnet Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hancock Court | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Shepperton Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Alexandra Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Milland Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hancock Court | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Milland Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hancock Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Rutherford Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rutherford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Niven Close | — |
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