Total Crime Rate
54.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Watling Street area has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Watling Street (WD7 7HL) in the last 12 months was 54.7 per 1,000 residents and was 5.4% higher than the Aldenham East average (51.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Watling Street (WD7 7HL), the main crime hotspot is near Brook Court. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldenham East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Watling Knoll | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Watling Knoll | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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