Total Crime Rate
36.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Anderson Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley , and the 85th 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 Anderson Road (WD7 9EQ) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% lower than the Shenley average (129.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Anderson Road (WD7 9EQ), the main crime hotspot is near London Road. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shenley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Birchwood | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Birchwood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | London Road | Under investigation |
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