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Potters BarTown

Crime in Potters Bar

Recorded crime in Potters Bar is 1.1 times the Hertsmere average and 0.9 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has risen 20%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Potters Bar: about 16,802 residents in 15 neighbourhoods.

Safety
4/10Above average crime
Living
8.0/10Good
5-year change
+20%more crimes
vs the council
1.1×the Hertsmere average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Hertsmere 002B: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 001B: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeHertsmere 001D: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeHertsmere 001A: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 001C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeHertsmere 002C: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 002D: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeHertsmere 002A: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeHertsmere 003C: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeHertsmere 001E: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeHertsmere 003E: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeHertsmere 003B: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeWelwyn Hatfield 015D: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 003A: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeHertsmere 003D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Potters Bar.

Crime over 5 years

Up 20% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Potters Bar, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 1,155 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20221,155Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 1,235 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20231,235Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 1,262 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20241,262Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 1,399 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20251,399Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 1,391 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20261,391

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.1× the Hertsmere average (0.9× the England and Wales average). 76 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 54% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 17% of the harm here
  • Other theft: 8% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 19 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery0.8
Burglary5.0
Violence and sexual offences25.2
Drugs2.5
Possession of weapons1.0
Other crime1.4
Other theft11.4
Theft from the person0.8
Vehicle crime8.5
Criminal damage and arson6.1
Public order4.6
Bicycle theft0.7
Shoplifting8.0

Postcode districts in Potters Bar

Nearby towns

Council: Hertsmere

Questions about crime in Potters Bar

Is Potters Bar a safe place to live?
Potters Bar scores 4 out of 10 for safety (above average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.1 times the Hertsmere average.
Is crime going up or down in Potters Bar?
Up 20% over 5 years, from 1,155 recorded crimes a year to 1,391.
What is the most common crime in Potters Bar?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 25 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Potters Bar compare with Hertsmere?
Crime severity in Potters Bar is 1.1 times the Hertsmere average.