WD23 1HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1HQ

WD23 1HQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.06 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1HQ 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 1HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1HQ, encompassing approximately 1289 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 1HQ area, explore the WD23 1HQ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD23 1HQ 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 1HQ 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 theft1417.0616.67%
Violence and sexual offences310.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-50.00%
Shoplifting11.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

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 theft1224.04-47.83%
Shoplifting59.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%

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 theft2321.7115.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

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 theft2022.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour415.51-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.10100.00%
Burglary11.55-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1520.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour511.63150.00%
Burglary23.88100.00%
Shoplifting21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-66.67%

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 theft1820.93-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences313.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-50.00%
Shoplifting11.550.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

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 theft1923.26-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour414.73100.00%
Burglary23.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.55-80.00%

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 theft2829.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences521.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

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 theft2121.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.28200.00%
Burglary12.33-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.780.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.63-70.83%
Vehicle crime25.430.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.780.00%

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 theft2423.2684.62%
Public order318.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%

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 theft1317.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 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 202415
April 202418
March 202419
February 202428
January 202421
December 20237
November 202324
October 202313

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

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

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1HQ 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
  • 7. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1