WD23 3EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3EN

WD23 3EN, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3EN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 3EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3EN, encompassing approximately 2195 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD23 3EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moat Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lea Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fox Close with total crimes: 4

WD23 3EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2916.67%
Other theft33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.66-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.73-33.33%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.1142.86%
Violence and sexual offences54.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1920.00%
Burglary12.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.02600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.190.00%
Public order32.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.01-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-83.33%
Public order10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.11120.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.20-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.19-28.57%
Other crime12.280.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.56-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.19100.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.5633.33%
Public order23.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.48150.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences57.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.640.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 202310
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Moat Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lea Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fox Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crabtree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Little Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Farrington Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1