Crime Rates at Retford Close, Borehamwood, WD6 5QL

Retford Close area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow , and the 147th 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 Retford Close (WD6 5QL) in the last 12 months was 58.5 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% lower 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Retford Close (WD6 5QL), the main crime hotspot is near Wentbridge Path. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.