EN6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN6

EN6, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-1.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)

EN6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 31
  • Blanche Lane with total crimes: 21
  • St Giles' Avenue with total crimes: 18

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 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 offences689.36-4.23%
Anti-social behaviour542.2335.00%
Vehicle crime431.7765.38%
Other theft331.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.0876.92%
Burglary180.76100.00%
Public order140.59-17.65%
Shoplifting120.46-20.00%
Drugs70.3975.00%
Bicycle theft50.23400.00%
Other crime40.160.00%
Theft from the person30.1350.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.7529.09%
Anti-social behaviour402.33-35.48%
Other theft331.3132.00%
Vehicle crime261.08-10.34%
Public order170.8570.00%
Shoplifting150.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.490.00%
Burglary90.43-25.00%
Other crime40.30300.00%
Drugs40.13-50.00%
Theft from the person20.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour627.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences552.040.00%
Vehicle crime291.810.00%
Other theft250.950.00%
Shoplifting150.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.490.00%
Burglary120.430.00%
Public order100.390.00%
Drugs80.330.00%
Theft from the person30.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202417
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 202416
January 20247
December 202320
November 202319
October 202323
September 202313
August 202313

A total of 620 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
July 202444
June 202454
May 202454
April 202447
March 202456
February 202434
January 202425
December 202343
November 202364
October 202354
September 202340
August 202362

A total of 150 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 202415
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313
October 202318
September 20239
August 202312

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 838 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202461
July 202462
June 202460
May 202482
April 202467
March 202456
February 202470
January 202455
December 202385
November 202346
October 202368
September 202371
August 202355

A total of 354 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202416
June 202413
May 202424
April 202429
March 202437
February 202425
January 202430
December 202321
November 202338
October 202343
September 202326
August 202329

A total of 453 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202428
June 202433
May 202446
April 202437
March 202422
February 202437
January 202428
December 202345
November 202345
October 202333
September 202333
August 202325

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202410
June 202415
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202317
August 202310

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234
August 20238

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202429
June 202424
May 202420
April 20249
March 20245
February 202418
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312
September 202315
August 202315

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total31
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Blanche Lane
    Total21
    Other theft19
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. St Giles' Avenue
    Total18
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stevens Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 7. The Service Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Firs Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dove Lane
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. South Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Lexington Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Potters Bar (Station)
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ladbrooke Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Strafford Gate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Byers Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Honeywood Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Warwick Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Manor Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Park View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Coningsby Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 23. Aston Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Thrush Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. The Driveway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Church Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Cedar Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Inglefield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Temple Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2