SPARROWS WICK, WD23 1FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1FE

SPARROWS WICK, WD23 1FE, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1FE 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 1FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1FE, encompassing approximately 2948 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 1FE 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 WICK, WD23 1FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.700.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 offences42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-33.33%
Burglary11.36-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.7320.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.0325.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.37300.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.39-33.33%
Burglary12.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.09125.00%
Drugs23.050.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.73300.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.73200.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.730.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
September 20232

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 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

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 1FE 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. Howton Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brooke Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sparrows Herne
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1