BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD23 2AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 2AN

BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD23 2AN, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.00 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2AN 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 2AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2AN, encompassing approximately 1315 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD23 2AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friars Way with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hartswood Close with total crimes: 3

BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD23 2AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences1219.00500.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.12-40.00%
Shoplifting32.28200.00%
Other theft22.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.40150.00%
Other theft33.800.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-66.67%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-80.00%

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 offences612.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.560.00%
Vehicle crime23.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.88-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour26.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.76-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.84200.00%
Drugs44.560.00%
Other crime33.040.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.16125.00%
Vehicle crime36.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.80-57.14%
Bicycle theft12.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.8816.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Public order12.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime34.56200.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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 offences1213.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.1250.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312
September 20232

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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Friars Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hartswood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Leas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Bushey Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Robin Hood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Scottswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Duncan Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Heather Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1