JAMES CLOSE, WD23 2LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 2LT

JAMES CLOSE, WD23 2LT, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2LT 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 2LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2LT, encompassing approximately 3311 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD23 2LT Crime Hotspots

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

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

JAMES CLOSE, WD23 2LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences65.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11100.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.93250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-60.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-77.78%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In May 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 offences94.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-60.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.910.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.91-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.83133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-25.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.9333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-57.14%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8316.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Silverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ashlyn Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bushey Hall Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lambert Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bushey Hall Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Siskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bushey Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Malden Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Beechcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wellsfield
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. B462
    Total1
    Other theft1