WD23 3PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3PS

WD23 3PS, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3PS 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 3PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3PS, encompassing approximately 3104 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

WD23 3PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Close with total crimes: 7
  • Fox Close with total crimes: 6
  • Moat View Court with total crimes: 5

WD23 3PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.2133.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.8722.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.5480.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.9012.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.9066.67%
Other theft31.610.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76-11.11%
Other theft32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.90-25.00%
Public order32.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.900.00%
Public order41.610.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.8733.33%
Burglary13.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.70125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.9033.33%
Public order32.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.83-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.99128.57%
Anti-social behaviour85.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.41-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.58-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.02-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences103.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.22200.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.31-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences124.19-7.69%
Burglary23.87100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.830.00%
Vehicle crime34.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lea Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fox Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Moat View Court
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Palmer Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moat Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Birches
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edridge Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Barley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Crabtree Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bournehall Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Farm Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Little Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harvest Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Turner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Farrington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cotswold Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Goodison Close
    Total1
    Other theft1