WD23 1HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1HA

WD23 1HA, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.74 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1HA 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 1HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1HA, encompassing approximately 1254 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD23 1HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Robinson Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

WD23 1HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 theft1416.7416.67%
Violence and sexual offences311.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.80-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

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 theft1224.71-47.83%
Shoplifting59.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2323.1115.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2023.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.19200.00%
Robbery12.390.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1623.11-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour812.75300.00%
Shoplifting26.38100.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-83.33%

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 theft1823.91-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences614.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.78-50.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

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 theft1925.50-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour415.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

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 theft2830.2927.27%
Violence and sexual offences522.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2223.11175.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.53200.00%
Burglary12.39-50.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft812.75-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences26.38100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2425.5084.62%
Public order319.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

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 theft1317.53-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour410.36-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Public order11.590.00%

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 theft2228.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour817.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.380.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202423
June 202420
May 202416
April 202418
March 202419
February 202428
January 202422
December 20238
November 202324
October 202313
September 202322

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Robinson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Belle Vue Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nicholson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larken Close
    Total1
    Burglary1