MORTIMER CLOSE, WD23 4UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 4UH

MORTIMER CLOSE, WD23 4UH, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4UH 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 4UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4UH, encompassing approximately 2775 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD23 4UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cooks Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Reddings Avenue with total crimes: 3

MORTIMER CLOSE, WD23 4UH 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.85-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4450.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.49-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.5266.67%
Vehicle crime21.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9333.33%
Vehicle crime32.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-70.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.6020.00%
Public order52.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.3766.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 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 behaviour95.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.16-50.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.5250.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.880.00%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 202415
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
November 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

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 4UH 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. Reddings Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Clapgate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Moat View Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Claybury
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. A411
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ryder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Herne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1