MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3FG

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3FG, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3FG 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 3FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3FG, encompassing approximately 2451 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD23 3FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmer Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 1

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour44.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.26-40.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences66.94-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.4566.67%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.86-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.94-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences43.2633.33%
Public order31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.9862.50%
Violence and sexual offences35.300.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour86.1260.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.08150.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.5766.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.45-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.45-33.33%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In September 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 behaviour77.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 202413
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 3FG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Palmer Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Meadowcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bournehall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1