WD23 9GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD23 9GU

WD23 9GU, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This WD23 9GU 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 9GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 9GU, encompassing approximately 2312 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD23 9GU area, explore the WD23 9GU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD23 9GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Claybury with total crimes: 1
  • Sparrows Herne with total crimes: 1

WD23 9GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.46-62.50%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Public order10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.92-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences53.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.16-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.95133.33%
Other theft26.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05-33.33%
Other theft41.730.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2414.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.38100.00%
Other crime22.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.22-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences35.19-25.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.97550.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour45.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 202414
March 20246
February 20242
January 202424
December 202312
November 202313
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 9GU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meadowcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Claybury
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sparrows Herne
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. A411
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Police Station Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1