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

Overview of Crime in WD23 2AS

BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD23 2AS, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.29 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2AS 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 2AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2AS, encompassing approximately 1388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD23 2AS 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
  • The Leas with total crimes: 3

BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD23 2AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.29225.00%
Shoplifting39.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-33.33%
Burglary21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-50.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.52-33.33%
Other theft32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1650.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Public order11.440.00%

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 offences89.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.72-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.76150.00%
Drugs53.600.00%
Other crime33.600.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.08166.67%
Vehicle crime25.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-33.33%
Other theft11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

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 behaviour38.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.160.00%
Vehicle crime32.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

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 offences33.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

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 offences69.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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 offences67.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime34.32200.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.64100.00%
Other theft12.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences46.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Friars Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Leas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bushey Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Maple Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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