DUNCAN WAY, WD23 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 2BQ

DUNCAN WAY, WD23 2BQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.16 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2BQ, encompassing approximately 558 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 2BQ area, explore the WD23 2BQ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WD23 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartspring Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Marion Close with total crimes: 4
  • Friars Way with total crimes: 3

DUNCAN WAY, WD23 2BQ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour441.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.16-63.64%
Other theft37.16-40.00%
Shoplifting35.370.00%
Vehicle crime35.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.37-33.33%
Public order23.580.00%
Drugs13.580.00%
Burglary11.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1164.431000.00%
Other theft519.6966.67%
Vehicle crime58.95-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.16200.00%
Shoplifting35.3750.00%
Public order25.370.00%
Robbery13.580.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Burglary11.790.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime837.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.32100.00%
Other theft37.16200.00%
Public order25.37100.00%
Shoplifting23.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.58-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.79-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson526.850.00%
Vehicle crime48.95-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.58-50.00%
Other theft13.58-50.00%
Public order11.79-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime532.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences37.16-50.00%
Other theft25.37-50.00%
Public order23.580.00%
Shoplifting13.58-50.00%
Other crime11.79-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour653.6950.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.74-33.33%
Other theft410.7433.33%
Drugs47.160.00%
Other crime37.160.00%
Public order25.370.00%
Shoplifting23.580.00%
Vehicle crime23.58-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.53350.00%
Vehicle crime716.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.5333.33%
Other theft37.16-40.00%
Public order25.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft525.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.95200.00%
Burglary25.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-50.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson28.95100.00%
Vehicle crime23.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.580.00%
Bicycle theft13.580.00%
Shoplifting11.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.85-14.29%
Vehicle crime410.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.16-60.00%
Public order13.580.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences739.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour512.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.950.00%
Other theft23.58100.00%
Shoplifting23.580.00%
Vehicle crime23.58100.00%
Public order13.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.060.00%
Public order310.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.370.00%
Vehicle crime13.580.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Other theft11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hartspring Lane
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Marion Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Friars Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Robin Hood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hartswood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1