WD23 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3NW

WD23 3NW, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3NW 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 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3NW, encompassing approximately 2371 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WD23 3NW 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

WD23 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.37300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.22-50.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.43-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.53-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

In June 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 behaviour1011.3942.86%
Violence and sexual offences84.220.00%
Other theft23.370.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 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 offences89.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.37-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.9533.33%
Public order21.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.22-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.1780.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.06150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences76.75133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.95100.00%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.8642.86%
Vehicle crime54.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.95-33.33%
Other theft31.69200.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 202416
March 20244
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 3NW 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. Rectory Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Church Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bournehall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bournehall Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Avenue Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1