THE BIRCHES, WD23 4TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 4TW

THE BIRCHES, WD23 4TW, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4TW 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 4TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4TW, encompassing approximately 2257 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

WD23 4TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheviot Close with total crimes: 3
  • Rossway Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Birches with total crimes: 2

THE BIRCHES, WD23 4TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2075.00%
Other theft43.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-77.78%
Other crime10.890.00%

In August 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 behaviour97.9780.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In July 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 behaviour54.4366.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.330.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.7625.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 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 offences64.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour54.4366.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.22300.00%
Other crime11.770.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.33-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.20133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.1050.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.54-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7616.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour76.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.100.00%
Public order12.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cheviot Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Rossway Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Birches
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edridge Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Barley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pentland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cotswold Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Goodison Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rockingham Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1