WD23 2GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 2GG

WD23 2GG, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.90 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2GG 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 2GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2GG, encompassing approximately 329 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD23 2GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartspring Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Berrygrove Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Friars Way with total crimes: 3

WD23 2GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour572.9025.00%
Other theft415.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.1550.00%
Shoplifting39.110.00%
Vehicle crime39.11-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences39.11-57.14%
Public order29.110.00%
Drugs16.070.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8109.3514.29%
Vehicle crime724.30-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences721.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour421.26-20.00%
Shoplifting312.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.11100.00%
Public order26.07-33.33%
Robbery16.070.00%
Other crime13.040.00%
Burglary13.040.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1188.09120.00%
Other theft733.41133.33%
Anti-social behaviour521.26150.00%
Public order315.19200.00%
Shoplifting29.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.07-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson557.710.00%
Vehicle crime515.19-37.50%
Other theft315.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.11-50.00%
Public order16.07-66.67%
Other crime13.040.00%
Burglary13.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.04-50.00%

In May 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 crime866.82-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour424.30-20.00%
Other theft312.15-40.00%
Public order39.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.110.00%
Shoplifting16.070.00%
Other crime13.040.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1185.0557.14%
Anti-social behaviour533.4166.67%
Other theft515.1966.67%
Public order215.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.07-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.070.00%
Shoplifting13.040.00%
Other crime13.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences869.86300.00%
Vehicle crime724.30600.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.26-25.00%
Other theft39.11-40.00%
Public order29.110.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft557.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.1933.33%
Burglary412.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.15-60.00%
Bicycle theft16.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.040.00%
Robbery13.040.00%
Vehicle crime13.04-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences542.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.1950.00%
Vehicle crime29.110.00%
Other theft26.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.07-50.00%
Robbery13.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences439.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.15100.00%
Vehicle crime26.07-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.070.00%
Bicycle theft16.070.00%
Shoplifting13.040.00%
Other theft13.04-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime860.7560.00%
Violence and sexual offences424.3033.33%
Other theft312.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.11-66.67%
Public order16.070.00%
Drugs13.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour663.79500.00%
Vehicle crime518.2266.67%
Violence and sexual offences315.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.110.00%
Other theft26.07100.00%
Shoplifting26.070.00%
Public order16.07-66.67%

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 offences642.520.00%
Public order318.220.00%
Vehicle crime39.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.110.00%
Other theft13.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20244

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hartspring Lane
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Berrygrove Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Friars Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wenmans Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Robin Hood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hartswood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1