WD23 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 2LA

WD23 2LA, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.56 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2LA, encompassing approximately 1404 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Lane with total crimes: 2
  • London Road with total crimes: 1
  • Haydon Road with total crimes: 1

WD23 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.56-60.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.56100.00%
Other theft11.42-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.970.00%
Other theft44.27-20.00%
Public order22.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.53100.00%
Other theft54.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56100.00%
Vehicle crime32.85200.00%
Burglary12.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.54-50.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In March 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 offences58.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85100.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.42-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In December 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 offences46.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%

In November 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 offences35.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rectory Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. London Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Haydon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1