HIGHFIELD WAY, EN6 1UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN6 1UL

HIGHFIELD WAY, EN6 1UL, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.32 per 1,000 population. This EN6 1UL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EN6 postcode area, which has experienced 204 crimes and a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EN6 1UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN6 1UL, encompassing approximately 2297 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EN6 1UL area, explore the EN6 1UL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

EN6 1UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Billy Lows Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hyde Avenue with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELD WAY, EN6 1UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.3280.00%
Other theft73.92-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.05-28.57%
Shoplifting32.18-88.46%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2624.3736.84%
Other theft1011.32-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.3540.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0525.00%
Public order42.18300.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1922.2058.33%
Other theft158.2736.36%
Violence and sexual offences56.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.4171.43%
Other theft115.22-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.79-25.00%
Public order32.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1217.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.22300.00%
Shoplifting73.48600.00%
Vehicle crime33.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-40.00%
Robbery31.31200.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6125.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-60.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.83-16.67%
Other theft52.18-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.8875.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.05-14.29%
Shoplifting42.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7040.00%
Other theft43.05-73.33%
Public order31.74200.00%
Shoplifting21.31-50.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1515.23-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences56.530.00%
Shoplifting42.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1612.62128.57%
Shoplifting56.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.06-41.67%
Shoplifting63.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.61-40.00%
Burglary22.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1214.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.350.00%
Public order42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202426
July 202419
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202415
June 202411
May 202412
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 202315
November 202316
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EN6 1UL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Billy Lows Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hyde Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mount Grace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ladbrooke Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Strafford Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hollies Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1