WD23 1HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1HL

WD23 1HL, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1HL 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 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1HL, encompassing approximately 1554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD23 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upton Lodge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sparrows Herne with total crimes: 2
  • Robinson Crescent with total crimes: 1

WD23 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.79150.00%
Burglary23.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.93-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.22100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.93100.00%
Burglary11.29-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.86200.00%
Public order11.930.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.430.00%
Other crime22.570.00%
Burglary11.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.07100.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.29-66.67%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 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 2 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

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Upton Lodge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sparrows Herne
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Robinson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Belle Vue Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nicholson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larken Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1