Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Willow Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East , and the 50th 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 Willow Way (WD7 8DY) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% lower than the Aldenham East average (54.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willow Way (WD7 8DY), the main crime hotspot is near Fairfield Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldenham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairfield Close | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Beagle Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfield Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Martins Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Elm Walk | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Spencer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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