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

Overview of Crime in WD23 3LN

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LN, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3LN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 3LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3LN, encompassing approximately 2705 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD23 3LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cooks Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Park Mews with total crimes: 3

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59-20.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.02250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.28-46.15%
Public order42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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 behaviour137.3962.50%
Violence and sexual offences34.80200.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.0733.33%
Drugs12.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.220.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

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 behaviour22.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-80.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 behaviour107.0225.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 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 behaviour87.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22-33.33%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour86.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
November 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Cooks Mead
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Meadowcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bournehall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clapgate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Moat View Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Claybury
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bournehall Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ryder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Herne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1