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

Overview of Crime in WD23 3LY

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LY, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3LY 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 3LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3LY, encompassing approximately 2926 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WD23 3LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cooks Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Moat Close with total crimes: 4
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 3

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5712.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0525.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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 offences88.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.71100.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8814.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.73-22.22%
Vehicle crime32.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
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 behaviour98.20-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.070.00%
Public order42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
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 behaviour1810.2580.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.15600.00%
Other theft22.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 behaviour104.7866.67%
Drugs13.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
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 behaviour64.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-25.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 offences44.4433.33%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-25.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
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 behaviour44.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-40.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
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 behaviour128.8820.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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 behaviour108.54-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.4214.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.730.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
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 behaviour127.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 202418
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

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 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
September 20232

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

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cooks Mead
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Moat Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meadowcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Reddings Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bournehall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clapgate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Moat View Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bournehall Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ryder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Herne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Nightingale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1