Potten End Crime Rate

Statistics for Potten End

Potten End is a highly secure urban settlement, boasting an overall crime rate of just 36.0 per 1,000 people. This figure is significantly lower than the UK national average of 91.7, resulting in an exceptional safety score of 92/100. For its 1,555 residents, this represents one of the safest living environments in the region, far exceeding the UK's average safety score of 79/100. While there has been a year-over-year increase of 43.6% in recorded crime, this percentage is a reflection of minor fluctuations in a very low-crime area rather than a systemic safety issue. The following data provides a detailed breakdown of crime types and temporal patterns, helping residents and prospective homeowners understand the local safety context in this peaceful Hertfordshire village.

Crime in Potten End

Potten End is a highly secure village with a crime profile led by violence and sexual offences, which constitute 39.3% of all recorded incidents (14.2 per 1,000 residents). Anti-social behaviour is the second most common report at 17.9%, followed by criminal damage and arson at 14.3%. These figures reflect a very low-volume crime environment where the community remains generally safe.

Property crime in Potten End—which includes burglary, vehicle crime, theft, and criminal damage—occurs at a rate of 12.2 per 1,000 people. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 32.3. Burglary specifically is quite rare, accounting for only 3.6% of total crime with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000. For residents, this indicates a secure residential setting where property-related offences are infrequent. However, the presence of criminal damage and theft suggests that proactive property monitoring and basic security measures are still valuable for maintaining the village's high safety standards.

Potten End Crime Trends

Potten End has seen a year-over-year increase in crime of 43.6%. While this percentage sounds significant, it must be viewed in the context of the village's very low overall crime volume. Small fluctuations in incident numbers can lead to large percentage shifts in such a safe area. Analysis of the monthly data from December 2024 to November 2025 shows that the year was mostly stable, with rates staying between 1.3 and 4.5 for the first nine months.

A notable peak occurred in October 2025, where the crime rate rose to 6.4 per 1,000 people. Other minor spikes were seen in February (4.5) and June (3.9). However, for much of the year, including January, September, and March, the rate remained very low at 1.9 or below. This suggests that Potten End remains a consistently safe environment, with the annual trend reflecting isolated incidents rather than a systemic decline in local security.

How To Keep Safe in Potten End

Violence and sexual offences are the most common crime type in Potten End, although the actual number of incidents remains very low. To maintain your personal safety in this secure village, consider these practical steps:

Continue to exercise standard awareness when walking, particularly during the evening. Stick to well-lit routes and be mindful of your surroundings. The village is very safe, but staying alert is always a good practice.

With theft being a top concern, especially in the afternoon, ensure your home and any outbuildings are always locked. Simple deterrents like high-quality locks and visible alarm systems are effective, but proactive AI-based detection offers the highest level of modern protection.

Ensure your vehicle is always locked and that no valuables are left on display, particularly overnight when vehicle crime is most likely. If possible, park in a well-lit driveway. Reporting any suspicious behaviour to the local community and police helps keep Potten End safe for everyone. Following these simple steps can significantly reduce your risk of being targeted by opportunistic crime.

Crime Timing in Potten End

Crime in Potten End follows distinct timing patterns, which is useful for residents to note. Night-time (12am to 6am) is a period where vehicle crime and burglary are more prominent relative to other offences, with vehicle crime accounting for 39% of incidents during these hours. This suggests that opportunistic thieves are most active when the village is quietest.

During the day, the patterns shift toward theft. The afternoon (12pm to 6pm) sees the highest proportion of theft at 52%, while the morning (6am to 12pm) records 46%. Evening hours (6pm to 12am) are dominated by 'Other' crimes (50%), which includes anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Burglary incidents are distributed fairly evenly across the periods, with a slight peak at night (17%). These patterns suggest that while personal safety is high throughout the day, property and vehicle security should be the primary focus during the afternoon and overnight periods.

Nearby Area Comparison

In the regional context, Potten End is an outstandingly safe location. Its crime rate of 36.0 per 1,000 is considerably lower than the nearby towns of Berkhamsted (54.2) and Bovingdon (57.6), and it is far safer than the larger urban centre of Hemel Hempstead (113.7). While it is slightly more active than the very small hamlet of Ashley Green, which recorded 0.0 crimes, Potten End remains one of the most secure built-up areas in the Dacorum local authority. For those seeking a quiet, safe residential environment, Potten End offers a level of security that is far superior to both the national average and its immediate urban neighbours.

Proactive Security for Potten End Properties

Even in a very safe area like Potten End, where the property crime rate is a low 12.2 per 1,000, maintaining home security is important. Traditional security systems, such as standard CCTV or doorbell cameras, are reactive—they record an incident after it has occurred, which provides little comfort to a victim of theft or damage. For homeowners who want to maintain the village's high safety standards, a proactive approach is key.

The scOS operating system uses advanced AI to detect potential threats at the property boundary before they escalate. By monitoring all your cameras simultaneously, scOS can identify suspicious activity or unauthorised vehicles using DVLA verification. When a threat is detected, scOS can autonomously trigger lights or speakers, removing the element of surprise and deterring intruders before they can act. This proactive protection is far more effective than traditional recording, as it aims to prevent crime entirely. For Potten End residents, scOS offers a sophisticated, non-intrusive way to ensure their homes remain secure in one of the region's safest locations.