WD6 1FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 1FX

WD6 1FX, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This WD6 1FX 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 1FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 1FX, encompassing approximately 1121 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 1FX area, explore the WD6 1FX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WD6 1FX area, visit the WD6 1FX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD6 1FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • York Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • York Way with total crimes: 1

WD6 1FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft612.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.67-33.33%
Shoplifting11.78-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting721.39600.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.24100.00%
Other theft45.350.00%
Vehicle crime33.570.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.04100.00%
Vehicle crime35.350.00%
Other crime32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6750.00%
Burglary22.670.00%
Shoplifting11.78-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft618.7220.00%
Shoplifting35.35-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.670.00%
Vehicle crime32.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-81.82%
Drugs21.78100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1836.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1116.04120.00%
Other theft59.80-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft621.39200.00%
Shoplifting65.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.4633.33%
Robbery13.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In March 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 offences310.70-25.00%
Other theft22.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.78-71.43%
Shoplifting21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime722.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.35300.00%
Other theft23.57-33.33%
Public order21.780.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Shoplifting11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1419.61180.00%
Other theft312.48-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Shoplifting10.89-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-85.71%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1033.87-28.57%
Shoplifting78.9116.67%
Violence and sexual offences76.24133.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.24500.00%
Vehicle crime55.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.460.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1427.631300.00%
Shoplifting612.48200.00%
Vehicle crime45.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.5750.00%
Burglary32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.670.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.590.00%
Public order33.570.00%
Shoplifting22.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 202314
October 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 202418
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 202414
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. York Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. York Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Powys Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rowley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1