Crime in Radlett: statistics, rates and trends
470 crimes were recorded in Radlett in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Radlett at a glance
- Crime trends in Radlett
- Types of crime in Radlett
- Radlett compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Radlett
- Streets with the most crime in Radlett
- What happened after crimes were reported in Radlett
- Population and deprivation in Radlett
- Questions about crime in Radlett
- About this data
470 crimes were recorded in Radlett in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 130 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Radlett has the 1,008th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Radlett | Hertsmere | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 470 | 9,789 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 88.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,161 | 110,212 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Radlett was highest in the year to July 2021 (550 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (406). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 470 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 436 | 53.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 415 | 50.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 494 | 60.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 406 | 49.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 550 | 67.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 478 | 58.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 457 | 56.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 516 | 63.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Radlett over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+41%) and criminal damage and arson (+36%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-20%) and public order (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 15.9 | 0.47 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 6.7 | 1.37 | +12% |
| Burglary | 45 | 5.5 | 1.56 | +41% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.7 | 0.54 | +36% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.5 | 0.30 | +186% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +67% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Radlett
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Radlett recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Radlett
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Radlett recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Radlett
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Radlett recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Radlett
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Radlett recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Radlett
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Radlett recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Radlett
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Radlett recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Radlett
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Radlett recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Radlett
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Radlett recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 186% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Radlett
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Radlett recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Radlett
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Radlett recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Radlett
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Radlett recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Radlett
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Radlett recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Radlett
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Radlett recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Radlett
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Radlett recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Radlett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Radlett.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Radlett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricket Wood | 307 | 57.6 | -0% |
| Borehamwood | 4,240 | 104.7 | +82% |
| London Colney | 1,233 | 146.7 | +155% |
| Bushey | 1,825 | 64.4 | +12% |
| Chiswell Green | 270 | 45.1 | -22% |
| Watford (Watford) | 14,210 | 103.3 | +79% |
| St Albans | 6,326 | 86.3 | +50% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,082 | 65.3 | +13% |
2 areas within Radlett, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aldenham West had the highest rate (70.8 per 1,000) and Aldenham East the lowest (55.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldenham West | Neighbourhood | 4,634 | 328 | 70.8 |
| Aldenham East | Neighbourhood | 4,939 | 275 | 55.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Radlett over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fairfield Close | 27 |
| On or near Slade Court | 24 |
| On or near Athlone Close | 22 |
| On or near A5183 | 16 |
| On or near Beagle Close | 15 |
| On or near Upper Station Road | 15 |
| On or near Phillimore Place | 12 |
| On or near Station Approach | 12 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 12 |
| On or near Watling Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Radlett over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 37.9% |
| Not recorded | 101 | 21.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Radlett has an estimated population of 8,161. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Radlett sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Radlett |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Radlett a safe place to live?
Radlett recorded 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Radlett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Radlett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Radlett was up 8% on the year before: 470 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 436 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Radlett?
Radlett is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Radlett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.