Total Crime Rate
65.2 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Loom Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East , and the 153rd highest crime rate of 315 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 Loom Lane (WD7 8NY) in the last 12 months was 65.2 per 1,000 residents and was 25.7% higher than the Aldenham East average (51.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 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 Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (β 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Loom Lane (WD7 8NY), the main crime hotspot is near Fairfield Close. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 17 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cragg Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Common Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elm Walk | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Viburnum Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Viburnum Gate | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Beagle Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Beagle Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beagle Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beagle Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfield Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfield Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfield Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
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