ASHFIELD AVENUE, WD23 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 4HJ

ASHFIELD AVENUE, WD23 4HJ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD23 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4HJ, encompassing approximately 3024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fidler Place with total crimes: 2
  • Linnet Close with total crimes: 2
  • Risingholme Close with total crimes: 2

ASHFIELD AVENUE, WD23 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour75.29-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences42.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Public order20.990.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.2785.71%
Violence and sexual offences34.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour74.63133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.31-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-87.50%
Other theft30.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.8971.43%
Violence and sexual offences107.93100.00%
Drugs23.310.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.2727.27%
Violence and sexual offences54.630.00%
Other theft11.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.26266.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.64-16.67%
Drugs31.650.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 202413
March 20247
February 20243
January 202424
December 202314
November 202311
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 4HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fidler Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Linnet Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Risingholme Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Meadowcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Normansfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Claybury
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. A411
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Herkomer Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Milner Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1