SPARROWS WAY, WD23 1FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1FD

SPARROWS WAY, WD23 1FD, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1FD 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 1FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1FD, encompassing approximately 2978 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 1FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belle Vue Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Catsey Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 2

SPARROWS WAY, WD23 1FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7250.00%
Shoplifting52.010.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 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 behaviour66.72-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68200.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.0412.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.020.00%
Burglary21.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.7260.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.69-50.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.36400.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.71-38.46%
Other theft32.690.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-95.65%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.1091.67%
Violence and sexual offences137.72225.00%
Drugs24.370.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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 behaviour127.7233.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.03100.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.39200.00%
Drugs33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Public order20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20248
January 202413
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 202423
December 202312
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Belle Vue Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Catsey Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Orchard Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Howton Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brooke Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sparrows Herne
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. A411
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1