MEADOWCROFT, WD23 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3BY

MEADOWCROFT, WD23 3BY, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3BY, encompassing approximately 2326 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WD23 3BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cooks Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Bournehall Road with total crimes: 2

MEADOWCROFT, WD23 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.880.00%
Other theft32.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.31-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.5825.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 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 offences78.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.74-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.4466.67%
Public order32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.8866.67%
Violence and sexual offences36.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.4580.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.88-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences42.15-33.33%
Other theft41.72300.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2414.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.3150.00%
Vehicle crime12.580.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.17-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences45.1633.33%
Other theft11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.46325.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.31-50.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-60.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 202415
March 20249
February 20245
January 202424
December 202312
November 202317
October 20234
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cooks Mead
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Meadowcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bournehall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clapgate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Claybury
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. A411
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Herne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1