ELTON WAY, WD25 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 8AF

ELTON WAY, WD25 8AF, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 134.01 per 1,000 population. This WD25 8AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 8AF, encompassing approximately 201 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 8AF area, explore the WD25 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartspring Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Berrygrove Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Wenmans Lane with total crimes: 5

ELTON WAY, WD25 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10134.0166.67%
Other theft749.63133.33%
Anti-social behaviour434.740.00%
Public order319.85200.00%
Shoplifting214.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.93-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime674.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson329.780.00%
Other theft314.890.00%
Public order114.89-50.00%
Other crime14.960.00%
Burglary14.960.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime899.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour339.710.00%
Other theft314.89-40.00%
Public order214.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.930.00%
Shoplifting19.930.00%
Other crime14.960.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12134.0171.43%
Other theft559.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.8250.00%
Public order214.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.93-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.930.00%
Shoplifting14.960.00%
Other crime14.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8104.23300.00%
Vehicle crime739.71133.33%
Anti-social behaviour234.74-33.33%
Other theft29.93-50.00%
Public order29.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary494.300.00%
Other theft419.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.850.00%
Vehicle crime314.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft19.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.960.00%
Robbery14.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour359.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime214.89-33.33%
Other theft29.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.930.00%
Robbery14.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.6033.33%
Vehicle crime319.85-62.50%
Bicycle theft114.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.960.00%
Shoplifting14.960.00%
Other theft14.96-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime894.3060.00%
Violence and sexual offences339.7150.00%
Other theft314.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.89-50.00%
Public order19.930.00%
Drugs14.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.96-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime584.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour424.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.850.00%
Shoplifting29.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.93-71.43%
Other theft19.930.00%
Public order14.96-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences774.45133.33%
Public order334.7450.00%
Vehicle crime314.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.890.00%
Other theft14.96-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.410.00%
Other theft314.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.890.00%
Public order29.930.00%
Shoplifting29.930.00%
Vehicle crime29.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.93-83.33%
Burglary14.960.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour684.380.00%
Other theft629.780.00%
Public order229.780.00%
Shoplifting29.930.00%
Other crime19.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20244
August 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237
August 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hartspring Lane
    Total14
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Berrygrove Lane
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 3. Wenmans Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hartswood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1