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

Emmett Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley , and the 45th 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 Emmett Close (WD7 9LG) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.3% lower than the Shenley average (129.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Emmett Close (WD7 9LG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pippin Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cox Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.