Total Crime Rate
53.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Headingley Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley , and the 132nd 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 Headingley Close (WD7 9HY) in the last 12 months was 53.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.8% lower than the Shenley average (129.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -12.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Headingley Close (WD7 9HY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Queens Way, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Russet Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Shenley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laxton Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Pippin Close | Under investigation |
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