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

Overview of Crime in WD23 3NE

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3NE, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3NE 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 3NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3NE, encompassing approximately 3240 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 3NE area, explore the WD23 3NE 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 (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

WD23 3NE 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

MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3NE 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 behaviour1312.6518.18%
Criminal damage and arson124.0171.43%
Violence and sexual offences103.70-9.09%
Vehicle crime23.090.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.4257.14%
Violence and sexual offences113.3922.22%
Criminal damage and arson73.3975.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.78-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.09-50.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.26-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences83.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.47200.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.09-33.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences106.7942.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.0920.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences76.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.8026.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.86-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.390.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
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 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 202418
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
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 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

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

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

A total of 7 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
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 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 3NE 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. Crabtree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bournehall Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Avenue Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1