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

Overview of Crime in WD23 4LJ

ASHFIELD AVENUE, WD23 4LJ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4LJ, encompassing approximately 2745 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD23 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cooks Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Catsey Lane with total crimes: 2

ASHFIELD AVENUE, WD23 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5633.33%
Other theft32.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 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 offences65.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.38-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.6466.67%
Public order41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.83128.57%
Vehicle crime35.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.4640.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.19-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-80.77%
Other theft41.820.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2614.57116.67%
Violence and sexual offences99.4750.00%
Other crime33.280.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.65-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.370.00%
Other theft12.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.460.00%
Drugs32.190.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences66.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 202416
March 20247
February 20245
January 202426
December 202312
November 202315
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cooks Mead
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Meadowcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Catsey Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 9. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ryder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Herne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1