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

Overview of Crime in WD23 3LJ

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LJ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3LJ 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WD23 3LJ 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
  • Fidler Place with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LJ 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 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 behaviour1510.56-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences114.5337.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.32-33.33%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.05166.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.83166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.41200.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-50.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 202419
March 202414
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202319
October 202315
September 202316
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20234
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 3LJ 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. Fidler Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Meadowcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Normansfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Herkomer Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Herkomer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Clapgate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Church Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Milner Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Herne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moat View Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Nightingale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1