WD23 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 2AY

WD23 2AY, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2AY, encompassing approximately 1701 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woolmerdine Court with total crimes: 4
  • Ashlyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bushey Hall Road with total crimes: 3

WD23 2AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.17-12.50%
Other theft24.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-66.67%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.70-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Public order11.18-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.8840.00%
Public order44.110.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.81-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences52.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.94200.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.29-37.50%
Public order22.940.00%
Drugs11.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.700.00%
Other theft33.530.00%
Drugs21.76100.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.53-55.56%
Burglary32.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.29-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.5840.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.1150.00%
Vehicle crime23.53100.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.81-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.7066.67%
Bicycle theft22.940.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences34.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woolmerdine Court
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashlyn Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bushey Hall Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Walton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lambert Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bushey Hall Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Siskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bendysh Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bushey Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1