WD25 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 8AQ

WD25 8AQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.67 per 1,000 population. This WD25 8AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 8AQ, encompassing approximately 279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD25 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartspring Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Berrygrove Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Wenmans Lane with total crimes: 2

WD25 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft471.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.7550.00%
Shoplifting310.750.00%
Vehicle crime310.75-57.14%
Public order210.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.17-50.00%
Drugs13.580.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8100.3414.29%
Vehicle crime728.67-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.09-25.00%
Shoplifting310.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.75100.00%
Public order27.17-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences27.170.00%
Robbery17.170.00%

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 crime1096.7666.67%
Other theft735.84133.33%
Anti-social behaviour425.090.00%
Public order314.33200.00%
Shoplifting210.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.17-66.67%

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 crime653.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.500.00%
Other theft310.750.00%
Public order110.75-50.00%
Other crime13.580.00%
Burglary13.580.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime871.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour428.67100.00%
Other theft314.33-40.00%
Public order210.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.170.00%
Shoplifting17.170.00%

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 crime1293.1771.43%
Other theft543.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.920.00%
Public order27.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.17-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.170.00%
Shoplifting13.580.00%
Other crime13.580.00%

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 offences875.26300.00%
Vehicle crime728.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour225.09-50.00%
Other theft27.17-50.00%
Public order27.170.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour471.6733.33%
Burglary414.330.00%
Other theft414.33100.00%
Vehicle crime314.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft17.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%
Robbery13.580.00%

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 behaviour343.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.750.00%
Vehicle crime210.75-33.33%
Other theft27.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.170.00%
Robbery13.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime335.84-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences310.750.00%
Bicycle theft110.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%
Shoplifting13.580.00%
Other theft13.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime760.9240.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.0950.00%
Other theft310.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.75-33.33%
Public order17.170.00%
Drugs13.580.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime557.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.750.00%
Shoplifting27.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.170.00%
Other theft17.170.00%
Public order13.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hartspring Lane
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Berrygrove Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wenmans Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Hartswood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Hilfield Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1