WOBURN CLOSE, WD23 4XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 4XA

WOBURN CLOSE, WD23 4XA, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.55 per 1,000 population. This WD23 4XA 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 4XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 4XA, encompassing approximately 2938 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

WD23 4XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lea Close with total crimes: 7
  • Moat View Court with total crimes: 5
  • Palmer Avenue with total crimes: 4

WOBURN CLOSE, WD23 4XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.40-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.7233.33%
Other theft42.72100.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.5357.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.74500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.04-14.29%
Other theft22.040.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.380.00%
Other theft22.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4940.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.380.00%
Public order32.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 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 behaviour77.15-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences52.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70300.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Robbery11.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.1730.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.40-50.00%

In March 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 behaviour106.47150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-90.91%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4957.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 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 offences76.47-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.17-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences83.40-11.11%
Public order22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.8522.22%
Violence and sexual offences93.7412.50%
Public order23.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.060.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 202413
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lea Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Moat View Court
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Palmer Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moat Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cheviot Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. The Birches
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edridge Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Barley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pentland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cotswold Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Goodison Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rockingham Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1