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Crime in Potters Bar

Potters Bar had 624 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 8 Hertsmere areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Hertsmere area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

EN6, Hertsmere · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Potters Bar

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103crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 8Hertsmere rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common231 in 3 months

Month by month

183 Mar 227 Apr 189 May 189 Jun 231 Jul 204 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23137%
anti-social behaviour14123%
theft6110%
vehicle crime437%
shoplifting335%
public order305%
drugs224%
criminal damage224%

Potters Bar against Hertsmere

TypePotters Bar per 1,000Middle Hertsmere areaChange
Violence38.135.8▲ 28%
Burglary2.62.7▼ 20%
Vehicle crime7.14.9▲ 48%
Anti-social behaviour23.324.4▲ 22%
Theft and robbery11.99▼ 23%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Potters Bar103▲ 4%
Hadley85.8▲ 6%
Little Heath75.6▲ 6%
Hadley Wood23.6▼ 9%
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 Potters Bar a safe area?

Potters Bar had about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 8 Hertsmere areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Potters Bar?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (231), followed by anti-social behaviour (141) and theft (61).