HIGHWOOD AVENUE, WD23 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 2AL

HIGHWOOD AVENUE, WD23 2AL, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.91 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2AL, encompassing approximately 862 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 2AL area, explore the WD23 2AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD23 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marion Close with total crimes: 4
  • Friars Way with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

HIGHWOOD AVENUE, WD23 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.64-72.73%
Shoplifting23.48-33.33%
Burglary12.320.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.34450.00%
Shoplifting312.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.32-50.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour212.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.32-66.67%
Shoplifting12.320.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-80.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.950.00%
Vehicle crime25.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-33.33%
Drugs12.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime13.480.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other crime11.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.8175.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.1125.00%
Drugs45.790.00%
Other crime34.640.00%
Other theft23.48100.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.6433.33%
Vehicle crime14.640.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.480.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.9550.00%
Public order13.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.91-58.33%
Vehicle crime35.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.48-33.33%
Burglary12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.910.00%
Other theft13.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marion Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Friars Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Robin Hood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1