HIGH ROAD, WD23 1EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1EN

HIGH ROAD, WD23 1EN, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.99 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1EN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 1EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1EN, encompassing approximately 1450 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD23 1EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Belle Vue Lane with total crimes: 7
  • High Road with total crimes: 3

HIGH ROAD, WD23 1EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1219.99-50.00%
Shoplifting58.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.45200.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2422.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-75.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2423.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour416.54-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences32.76200.00%
Robbery12.070.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1820.68-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour712.410.00%
Shoplifting24.83100.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-83.33%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1919.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.10100.00%
Shoplifting14.140.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1922.06-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour413.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2923.4431.82%
Violence and sexual offences219.99100.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2221.37120.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.17300.00%
Robbery22.760.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1012.41-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.89200.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2420.6871.43%
Public order216.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.38-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1415.86-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences39.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Public order11.380.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2423.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.540.00%
Shoplifting14.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202424
June 202424
May 202418
April 202419
March 202419
February 202429
January 202422
December 202310
November 202324
October 202314
September 202324

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft11
  • 2. Belle Vue Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Orchard Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hartsbourne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Broadfield Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Hartsbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Trundlers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Howton Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1