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

Overview of Crime in WD23 3LT

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LT, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3LT, encompassing approximately 2916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD23 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moat Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fidler Place with total crimes: 2
  • Risingholme Close with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.71100.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5714.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.090.00%
Public order42.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.2980.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.17600.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.1466.67%
Drugs13.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.060.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-40.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.9220.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.12-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.57-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.4314.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.740.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.23140.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-50.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences66.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
December 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 202418
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310
September 202312
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 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 20233
September 20232
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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Moat Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fidler Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Risingholme Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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