PALMER AVENUE, WD23 3NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3NB

PALMER AVENUE, WD23 3NB, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3NB 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 3NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3NB, encompassing approximately 3508 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

WD23 3NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 6
  • Fox Close with total crimes: 6

PALMER AVENUE, WD23 3NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.2530.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.7071.43%
Violence and sexual offences113.4237.50%
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour109.1266.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.85-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.2840.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In July 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 offences97.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7166.67%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28-40.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.12-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.85150.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85-33.33%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.5542.86%
Violence and sexual offences52.85-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.7016.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.99-40.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 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 offences106.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.98-68.42%
Violence and sexual offences61.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour1910.5426.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.41-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5633.33%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 202420
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lea Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bourne Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fox Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Moat View Court
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Palmer Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moat Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Church Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bournehall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Edridge Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Barley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Crabtree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bournehall Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Little Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Goodison Close
    Total1
    Other theft1