Total Crime Rate
38.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Spencer Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 317 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 Spencer Close (WD7 8QZ) in the last 12 months was 38.5 per 1,000 residents and was 29.2% lower than the Aldenham East average (54.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spencer Close (WD7 8QZ), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfield Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Beagle Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | The Pathway | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Spencer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Common Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Martins Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Elm Walk | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairfield Close | Local resolution |
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