WD23 3HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3HD

WD23 3HD, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3HD 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 3HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3HD, encompassing approximately 1893 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD23 3HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 6
  • Rectory Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 2

WD23 3HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.22-33.33%
Burglary22.110.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.17300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-42.86%
Public order32.110.00%
Other theft11.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.2028.57%
Violence and sexual offences74.7516.67%
Other theft23.700.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 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 behaviour78.45-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.70-14.29%
Public order13.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour1012.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.700.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.34-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.700.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.2866.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.64-40.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.64-70.00%
Burglary31.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%

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 behaviour1010.560.00%
Vehicle crime55.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 3HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bourne Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Rectory Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Church Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Meadowcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bournehall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Avenue Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1