WD23 3XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 3XW

WD23 3XW, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.83 per 1,000 population. This WD23 3XW 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 3XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 3XW, encompassing approximately 2283 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

WD23 3XW 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

WD23 3XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.8387.50%
Violence and sexual offences126.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.26266.67%
Vehicle crime24.820.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.07166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.50-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.50-25.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.94300.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-70.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.39-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences94.3812.50%
Public order23.940.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.50500.00%
Burglary12.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In April 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 behaviour119.6437.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.8240.00%
Vehicle crime23.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.50-28.57%
Public order32.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3150.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.01-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.07-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0737.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences810.07-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.50-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0750.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.39-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences94.38-10.00%
Vehicle crime33.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.690.00%
Public order34.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3 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
January 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 3XW 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. Barley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Crabtree Close
    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
  • 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