Crime Rates at Howe Close, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9JF

Howe Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley , and the 92nd 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 Howe Close (WD7 9JF) in the last 12 months was 38.1 per 1,000 residents and was 70.6% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Howe Close (WD7 9JF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Queens Way, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Allen Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.