WD23 4JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 4JP

WD23 4JP, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4JP 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 4JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4JP, encompassing approximately 2560 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD23 4JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belle Vue Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 2
  • Trundlers Way with total crimes: 1

WD23 4JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.6420.00%
Shoplifting52.340.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.69100.00%
Other theft41.560.00%
Robbery11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-25.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 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 offences65.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.12-16.67%
Other theft11.950.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 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 offences64.30100.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.12200.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.34-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.730.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
September 20233

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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 2 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

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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