CHURCH WALK, WD23 3BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3BW

CHURCH WALK, WD23 3BW, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3BW 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 3BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3BW, encompassing approximately 2669 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 3BW area, explore the WD23 3BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WD23 3BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 6
  • Palmer Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Rectory Lane with total crimes: 2

CHURCH WALK, WD23 3BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.2460.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.25-44.44%
Other theft11.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9980.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.37-16.67%
Public order21.870.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.12-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.25-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.87300.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3733.33%
Vehicle crime33.00200.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.24-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences63.37100.00%
Public order42.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.74166.67%
Other theft35.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.24-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.2550.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.99125.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.37-33.33%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour44.1233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-70.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.2425.00%
Vehicle crime53.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.000.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 202416
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 3BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bourne Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Palmer Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rectory Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Church Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Moat View Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Meadowcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bournehall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1