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

Overview of Crime in WD23 3LJ

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LJ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3LJ, encompassing approximately 3314 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

WD23 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 6
  • Moat View Court with total crimes: 5

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.6257.14%
Violence and sexual offences73.32-22.22%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.9628.57%
Violence and sexual offences92.7228.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.7240.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.84-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.11-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.1166.67%
Public order31.510.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2637.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.320.00%
Vehicle crime32.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.15-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences82.72-11.11%
Public order42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.9635.71%
Violence and sexual offences95.73350.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.64180.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-57.14%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.11-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

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 behaviour76.03-63.16%
Violence and sexual offences52.11-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.4726.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.73-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21100.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.320.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 202419
March 202414
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 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 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lea Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bourne Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Moat View Court
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Palmer Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moat Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Church Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Meadowcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bournehall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Edridge Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Barley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Goodison Close
    Total1
    Other theft1