RICHFIELD ROAD, WD23 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 4LB

RICHFIELD ROAD, WD23 4LB, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4LB, encompassing approximately 3172 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catsey Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Vega Road with total crimes: 2
  • Upton Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

RICHFIELD ROAD, WD23 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.5866.67%
Public order31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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 offences32.21-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.04400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-28.57%
Other theft21.580.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.7816.67%
Burglary22.210.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.3620.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.89-16.67%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.89400.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences52.52-44.44%
Other theft11.580.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7380.00%
Drugs22.840.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.41400.00%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.7833.33%
Drugs21.260.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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 behaviour33.470.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 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 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
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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 4 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
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Catsey Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vega Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Upton Lodge Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sparrows Herne
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Belle Vue Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larken Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sparrows Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hollygrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ivinghoe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lower Tub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Highland Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1