Crime Rates at Emmett Close, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9LG

Emmett Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 317 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 Emmett Close (WD7 9LG) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 84.3% lower than the Shenley average (128.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Emmett Close (WD7 9LG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Madresfield Court, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Allen Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.