ORCHARD CLOSE, WD23 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1LW

ORCHARD CLOSE, WD23 1LW, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1LW, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD23 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Belle Vue Lane with total crimes: 1

ORCHARD CLOSE, WD23 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148.8827.27%
Anti-social behaviour25.92-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting10.85-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.27-52.17%
Shoplifting54.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2312.279.52%
Violence and sexual offences39.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2113.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.88-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.69300.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 theft1511.85-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.35300.00%
Shoplifting23.38100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 theft1813.54-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.61133.33%
Burglary22.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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 theft2014.38-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour68.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2815.6527.27%
Violence and sexual offences611.850.00%
Shoplifting12.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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 theft2213.96214.29%
Violence and sexual offences69.31500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54200.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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 theft76.35-70.83%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2413.5484.62%
Public order210.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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 theft139.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.270.00%
Public order10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202423
June 202421
May 202415
April 202418
March 202420
February 202428
January 202422
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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 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 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Belle Vue Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Larken Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hollygrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1