RICHARDS CLOSE, WD23 4JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 4JB

RICHARDS CLOSE, WD23 4JB, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4JB 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 4JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4JB, encompassing approximately 2767 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD23 4JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belle Vue Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Catsey Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 2

RICHARDS CLOSE, WD23 4JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.23133.33%
Shoplifting52.530.00%
Public order31.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-20.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.6125.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-60.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.06-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-20.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In March 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 offences66.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.17400.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.25-25.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.70100.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.5333.33%
Burglary11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.89-50.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.170.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Belle Vue Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Catsey Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Orchard Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Howton Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brooke Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Otway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Four Tubs
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wayside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1