SOMERS WAY, WD23 4HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 4HR

SOMERS WAY, WD23 4HR, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4HR 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 4HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4HR, encompassing approximately 3429 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 4HR area, explore the WD23 4HR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD23 4HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catsey Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Brooke Way with total crimes: 1

SOMERS WAY, WD23 4HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5033.33%
Other theft12.330.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.12-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences62.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.54-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences42.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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 behaviour136.41160.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9612.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.6266.67%
Burglary11.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.25-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-87.50%
Other theft30.870.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.2584.62%
Violence and sexual offences137.00116.67%
Drugs23.790.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.0044.44%
Violence and sexual offences63.7920.00%
Theft from the person11.750.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.58350.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.620.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-25.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 arson43.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20249
April 202413
March 20245
February 20243
January 202424
December 202313
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Catsey Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brooke Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Claybury
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sparrows Herne
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. A411
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1