THE CLOSE, WD23 3NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3NG

THE CLOSE, WD23 3NG, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.96 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3NG 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 3NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3NG, encompassing approximately 2912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD23 3NG 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

THE CLOSE, WD23 3NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson119.96120.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.7842.86%
Violence and sexual offences43.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.3371.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4025.00%
Public order31.72-40.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Burglary20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.96-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.40-30.00%
Public order52.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72100.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9642.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.430.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 behaviour99.27-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences73.09-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.4066.67%
Public order41.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.02162.50%
Violence and sexual offences87.21700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-75.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.43-42.86%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.40100.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-75.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.629.09%
Violence and sexual offences64.12-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.62-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences73.780.00%
Other theft32.40200.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 202421
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3NG 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. Crabtree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bournehall Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Avenue Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1