LARKEN DRIVE, WD23 1AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1AH

LARKEN DRIVE, WD23 1AH, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.78 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 1AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1AH, encompassing approximately 2515 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 1AH area, explore the WD23 1AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 1AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howton Place with total crimes: 2
  • Linnet Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Hill Close with total crimes: 1

LARKEN DRIVE, WD23 1AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-40.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.39-16.67%
Other theft21.990.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.57-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.39300.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.36-36.36%
Other theft32.780.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-95.45%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.75450.00%
Drugs24.370.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.5522.22%
Vehicle crime24.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.16800.00%
Drugs23.580.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-33.33%
Public order10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.990.00%
Burglary31.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 202411
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 202422
December 202311
November 20239
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 1AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Howton Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Linnet Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ash Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Allard Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1