WD23 1SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 1SQ

WD23 1SQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.09 per 1,000 population. This WD23 1SQ 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 1SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 1SQ, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 1SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Broadfield Court with total crimes: 4
  • Howton Place with total crimes: 2

WD23 1SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2422.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-75.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2422.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour415.59-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences32.60200.00%
Robbery11.950.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1820.14-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour711.690.00%
Shoplifting24.55100.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1918.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.34100.00%
Shoplifting13.900.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

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 theft1920.79-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour412.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2922.7431.82%
Violence and sexual offences318.84200.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2220.14120.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.29300.00%
Robbery22.600.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.69-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

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 theft2422.0971.43%
Anti-social behaviour315.590.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 theft1414.94-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences39.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2424.04380.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.59500.00%
Vehicle crime23.900.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.85-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences23.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.040.00%
Burglary44.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202424
May 202418
April 202419
March 202419
February 202429
January 202422
December 202310
November 202324
October 202314
September 202324
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
July 20234

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total23
    Other theft23
  • 2. Broadfield Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Howton Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Hive Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pickets Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nimmo Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aspen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1