EN6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN6

EN6, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EN6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EN6, encompassing approximately 30452 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (13.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (-24.39% decrease)

EN6 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Blanche Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16

EN6 Crime Map

Postcodes in EN6

The postcode district are associated with the EN6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EN6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences696.9313.11%
Anti-social behaviour502.2716.28%
Other theft311.64-24.39%
Shoplifting121.02-64.71%
Vehicle crime110.39-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson110.36-42.11%
Robbery60.36100.00%
Other crime50.200.00%
Burglary40.16-33.33%
Public order30.13-81.25%
Drugs30.100.00%
Possession of weapons30.10200.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.47-1.61%
Anti-social behaviour432.00-2.27%
Other theft411.4146.43%
Shoplifting341.3517.24%
Vehicle crime231.1243.75%
Criminal damage and arson190.7611.76%
Public order160.6260.00%
Burglary60.53-45.45%
Other crime50.20400.00%
Robbery30.160.00%
Drugs30.1050.00%
Bicycle theft20.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.493.33%
Anti-social behaviour442.04-18.52%
Shoplifting291.4420.83%
Other theft280.95-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson170.9270.00%
Vehicle crime160.5623.08%
Burglary110.53-26.67%
Public order100.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Robbery30.1350.00%
Drugs20.10-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Other crime10.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences607.78-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour541.970.00%
Other theft331.77-28.26%
Shoplifting241.0820.00%
Burglary150.7987.50%
Public order150.4987.50%
Vehicle crime130.49-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson100.4342.86%
Drugs70.3316.67%
Other crime20.230.00%
Robbery20.07-33.33%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.6722.39%
Anti-social behaviour542.6914.89%
Other theft461.7724.32%
Vehicle crime241.51-17.24%
Shoplifting200.79122.22%
Burglary80.66-11.11%
Public order80.2614.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.26-30.00%
Drugs60.2320.00%
Robbery30.2050.00%
Possession of weapons30.1050.00%
Other crime20.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences677.5519.64%
Anti-social behaviour472.20-16.07%
Other theft371.5468.18%
Vehicle crime291.22-21.62%
Criminal damage and arson100.9525.00%
Burglary90.33-10.00%
Shoplifting90.3080.00%
Public order70.300.00%
Drugs50.23-44.44%
Other crime40.16-42.86%
Robbery20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences567.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour561.8464.71%
Vehicle crime371.8448.00%
Other theft221.22-40.54%
Burglary100.72-28.57%
Drugs90.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.30-50.00%
Other crime70.2675.00%
Public order70.2316.67%
Shoplifting50.23-72.22%
Theft from the person20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences707.5527.27%
Other theft372.3032.14%
Anti-social behaviour341.2236.00%
Vehicle crime251.12-16.67%
Shoplifting180.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.59128.57%
Burglary140.5355.56%
Public order60.46-50.00%
Other crime40.2033.33%
Drugs30.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.10-33.33%
Robbery10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences556.14-35.29%
Vehicle crime301.8142.86%
Other theft280.99-37.78%
Anti-social behaviour250.92-41.86%
Public order120.82-7.69%
Burglary90.39-43.75%
Shoplifting90.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.30-65.00%
Drugs40.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.130.00%
Other crime30.100.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences858.7084.78%
Other theft452.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour431.48-32.81%
Vehicle crime211.41-44.74%
Criminal damage and arson200.695.26%
Burglary160.6623.08%
Public order130.5330.00%
Shoplifting90.43-25.00%
Drugs60.30-45.45%
Robbery30.20200.00%
Other crime30.10-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour648.8718.52%
Violence and sexual offences462.10-32.35%
Other theft451.5136.36%
Vehicle crime381.48-11.63%
Criminal damage and arson191.25-17.39%
Burglary130.62-27.78%
Shoplifting120.430.00%
Drugs110.3957.14%
Public order100.36-28.57%
Other crime50.3325.00%
Bicycle theft30.16-40.00%
Theft from the person20.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences689.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour542.230.00%
Vehicle crime431.770.00%
Other theft331.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.080.00%
Burglary180.760.00%
Public order140.590.00%
Shoplifting120.460.00%
Drugs70.390.00%
Bicycle theft50.230.00%
Other crime40.160.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 781 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202461
July 202462
June 202460
May 202482
April 202467
March 202456
February 202470
January 202455
December 202385
November 202346
October 202368

A total of 568 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202443
July 202444
June 202454
May 202454
April 202447
March 202456
February 202434
January 202425
December 202343
November 202364
October 202354

A total of 310 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
July 202416
June 202413
May 202424
April 202429
March 202437
February 202425
January 202430
December 202321
November 202338
October 202343

A total of 426 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202441
July 202428
June 202433
May 202446
April 202437
March 202422
February 202437
January 202428
December 202345
November 202345
October 202333

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202417
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 202416
January 20247
December 202320
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 202415
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
July 202410
June 202415
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202434
July 202429
June 202424
May 202420
April 20249
March 20245
February 202418
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EN6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blanche Lane
    Total18
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Service Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
  • 5. St Giles' Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 6. St John'S Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimptons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sherwood Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Robert Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Potters Bar Station Yard
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Darkes Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Wayside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oakfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pinewood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Lexington Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mutton Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Potters Bar
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Oakmere Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Willow Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Byers Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Homewood Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Heronfield
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Church Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Heathfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rosary Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cranborne Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cranborne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. The Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2