WD23 1GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1GT

WD23 1GT, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.41 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1GT 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 1GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1GT, encompassing approximately 1942 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WD23 1GT 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

WD23 1GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1114.41-52.17%
Shoplifting55.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.5733.33%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2315.4415.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2015.4433.33%
Violence and sexual offences410.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-62.50%
Robbery11.540.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1514.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.72700.00%
Shoplifting24.12100.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1814.93-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.27200.00%
Shoplifting13.090.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-83.33%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2017.50-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour610.30500.00%
Vehicle crime33.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2818.5327.27%
Violence and sexual offences514.410.00%
Shoplifting12.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2216.99175.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.57200.00%
Burglary11.54-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime24.120.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

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 theft2416.4784.62%
Public order212.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1311.84-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour46.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54100.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2218.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.320.00%
Public order24.120.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202423
June 202420
May 202415
April 202418
March 202420
February 202428
January 202422
December 20238
November 202324
October 202313
September 202322

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

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

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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 1GT 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 Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Trundlers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Howton Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Aspen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1