WD23 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1JU

WD23 1JU, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.16 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1JU, encompassing approximately 839 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 1JU 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 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft1232.16-47.83%
Shoplifting514.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.57100.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

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 theft2332.1615.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2032.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour323.8250.00%
Burglary13.570.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.190.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1526.21-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour217.87100.00%
Shoplifting22.38100.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%

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 theft1830.97-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences321.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.57-66.67%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Robbery11.190.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1933.35-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour322.6350.00%
Burglary23.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

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 theft2839.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour233.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.380.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%

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 theft2134.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.01200.00%
Burglary23.570.00%
Robbery12.380.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.190.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.91-70.83%
Other crime18.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

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 theft2435.7384.62%
Public order328.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-66.67%

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 theft1322.63-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour315.490.00%
Public order13.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

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 theft2234.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour326.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.570.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202423
June 202420
May 202415
April 202418
March 202419
February 202428
January 202421
December 20237
November 202324
October 202313
September 202322

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
September 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 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 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 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 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 1JU 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. Laurino Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Prowse Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hartsbourne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hartsbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Howton Place
    Total1
    Public order1