THE RUTTS, WD23 1LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1LN

THE RUTTS, WD23 1LN, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1LN 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 1LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1LN, encompassing approximately 2339 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 1LN 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

THE RUTTS, WD23 1LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.82-54.17%
Violence and sexual offences54.7025.00%
Shoplifting52.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2413.689.09%
Violence and sexual offences410.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2214.1146.67%
Violence and sexual offences49.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-62.50%
Robbery11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1512.82-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.41166.67%
Shoplifting23.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-71.43%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1814.11-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.69133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.99-50.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2014.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour68.55500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 theft2815.3927.27%
Violence and sexual offences511.97-16.67%
Shoplifting12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2214.53214.29%
Violence and sexual offences69.40500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

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 theft75.98-70.83%
Vehicle crime22.990.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2414.1184.62%
Anti-social behaviour310.26-25.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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 theft139.40-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour45.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2215.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.420.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202424
June 202422
May 202415
April 202418
March 202420
February 202428
January 202422
December 20237
November 202324
October 202313
September 202322

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 1LN 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. Orchard Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trundlers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Howton Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brooke Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Otway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Four Tubs
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Aspen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1