WD23 3PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3PY

WD23 3PY, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3PY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 3PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3PY, encompassing approximately 2644 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WD23 3PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cooks Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Moat Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lea Close with total crimes: 4

WD23 3PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 behaviour910.21350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.40-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.6566.67%
Other theft21.89-33.33%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 offences86.810.00%
Other theft33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-75.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.0714.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.02-27.27%
Public order23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour1110.59-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.5416.67%
Burglary12.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.020.00%
Public order32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences65.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 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 offences129.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour84.5414.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.02-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.32-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.65-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.6550.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.45-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences94.1612.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.40100.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.59-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences84.92-20.00%
Burglary23.02100.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.290.00%
Vehicle crime33.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 202411
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Cooks Mead
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Moat Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lea Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Reddings Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Moat View Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fox Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Harvest Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ryder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Barley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Middle Furlong
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farrington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Goddard Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mostyn Road
    Total1
    Other theft1