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Crime in Elstree

Elstree had 461 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 109.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 8 Hertsmere areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Hertsmere area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

WD6, Hertsmere · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Elstree

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109.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 8Hertsmere rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common151 in 3 months

Month by month

187 Mar 192 Apr 129 May 148 Jun 155 Jul 158 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Elstree. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15133%
anti-social behaviour10322%
shoplifting5412%
public order388%
criminal damage276%
theft245%
vehicle crime174%
drugs174%

Elstree against Hertsmere

TypeElstree per 1,000Middle Hertsmere areaChange
Violence35.835.8▲ 16%
Burglary2.82.7▼ 45%
Vehicle crime44.9▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour24.424.4▼ 10%
Theft and robbery8.59▼ 25%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Borehamwood118.2▲ 11%
Elstree109.3▼ 9%
Edgware87.9▼ 1%
Broadfields65.8▲ 36%
Bushey Heath65.7▼ 7%
Stanmore64▼ 4%
See every Hertsmere area ranked on the crime in Hertsmere page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Elstree a safe area?

Elstree had about 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 8 Hertsmere areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elstree?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (151), followed by anti-social behaviour (103) and shoplifting (54).