WD23 1LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1LG

WD23 1LG, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.85 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1LG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 1LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1LG, encompassing approximately 969 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD23 1LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Howton Place with total crimes: 2
  • Allard Crescent with total crimes: 1

WD23 1LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft2327.8515.00%
Criminal damage and arson223.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

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 theft2029.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour420.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.130.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1523.72-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour315.4750.00%
Shoplifting23.09100.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

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 theft1827.85-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences318.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.09-50.00%
Shoplifting12.060.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

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 theft1930.94-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour419.60100.00%
Burglary24.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.06-75.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2838.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences428.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

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 theft2129.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.66200.00%
Burglary23.090.00%
Robbery12.060.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%

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 theft713.41-70.83%
Vehicle crime27.220.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

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 theft2430.9484.62%
Public order324.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-66.67%

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 theft1319.60-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour313.41-50.00%
Public order13.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2235.07340.00%
Anti-social behaviour622.69500.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.19100.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.25-16.67%
Burglary15.16-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft613.410.00%
Burglary36.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%
Public order13.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202420
May 202415
April 202418
March 202419
February 202428
January 202421
December 20237
November 202324
October 202313
September 202322
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231
July 20233

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total23
    Other theft23
  • 2. Howton Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Allard Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hive Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1