HERKOMER ROAD, WD23 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3LU

HERKOMER ROAD, WD23 3LU, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.09 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3LU, encompassing approximately 2859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD23 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 6
  • Moat View Court with total crimes: 5
  • Palmer Avenue with total crimes: 4

HERKOMER ROAD, WD23 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson109.09233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.15-60.00%
Other theft11.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5020.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 offences88.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.75300.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.80-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.69-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.150.00%
Public order41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.2450.00%
Vehicle crime23.150.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.90100.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-75.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.440.00%
Vehicle crime54.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 202418
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 202312

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

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 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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