MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1AP

MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1AP, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 120 crimes and a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1AP, encompassing approximately 2307 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 1AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catsey Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Vega Road with total crimes: 2
  • Upton Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6366.67%
Burglary22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences33.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour56.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-25.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.50-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences43.0333.33%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.8080.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.93-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.17400.00%
Burglary32.1750.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.07-41.67%
Burglary23.03100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-95.65%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2317.3491.67%
Violence and sexual offences129.97200.00%
Drugs25.200.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.2033.33%
Burglary31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.10700.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.47200.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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

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

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 202423
December 202312
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Catsey Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vega Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Upton Lodge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sparrows Herne
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Robinson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nicholson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larken Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Highland Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1