WD23 1HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1HF

WD23 1HF, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.03 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1HF 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 1HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1HF, encompassing approximately 768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 1HF area, explore the WD23 1HF 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 (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD23 1HF 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 1HF 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 theft1426.0316.67%
Violence and sexual offences318.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.90-66.67%
Shoplifting11.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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 theft1235.14-47.83%
Shoplifting515.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.90100.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2335.1415.00%
Criminal damage and arson229.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2032.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.03-33.33%
Robbery12.600.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1629.93-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour320.82200.00%
Shoplifting23.90100.00%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1833.84-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences323.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.90-50.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1933.84-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson224.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2842.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour236.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2136.44162.50%
Anti-social behaviour327.33200.00%
Burglary13.900.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft815.62-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences110.410.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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 theft2439.0584.62%
Public order331.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1324.73-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour316.920.00%
Public order13.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In September 2023, 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 theft2237.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour328.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.900.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 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 202421
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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 3 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

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 1HF 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