NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR DRIVE, WD6 1AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 1AZ

NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR DRIVE, WD6 1AZ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This WD6 1AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD6 postcode area, which has experienced 379 crimes and a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD6 1AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 1AZ, encompassing approximately 4581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

WD6 1AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maxwell Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Close with total crimes: 4

NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR DRIVE, WD6 1AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.51-45.00%
Public order102.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.18-30.00%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.3711.11%
Public order52.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other theft20.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.20-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.18-35.71%
Other theft61.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.0840.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.06-21.43%
Public order32.40-25.00%
Other theft30.65200.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0427.27%
Anti-social behaviour103.06-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson62.18500.00%
Vehicle crime61.31200.00%
Public order41.31100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.73111.11%
Violence and sexual offences114.1537.50%
Vehicle crime22.40-50.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.96-33.33%
Burglary51.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other theft10.44-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.779.09%
Other theft52.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.4220.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.62-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson52.4066.67%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.2292.86%
Anti-social behaviour105.890.00%
Other theft32.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-91.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime123.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.62-28.57%
Public order42.18100.00%
Other theft40.87-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.580.00%
Other theft93.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202410
June 202411
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 202412
January 202411
December 202327
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 202414
May 202410
April 202419
March 20249
February 20243
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 202312
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 1AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maxwell Road
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brook Close
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shenley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elstree Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Palmers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Broughinge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Horizon Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Danziger Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Brodewater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Todd Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Tomblin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Holmesley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Studio Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1