ARK AVENUE, WD6 1GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 1GH

ARK AVENUE, WD6 1GH, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This WD6 1GH 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 1GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 1GH, encompassing approximately 4358 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 1GH area, explore the WD6 1GH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

WD6 1GH 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
  • Shenley Road with total crimes: 3

ARK AVENUE, WD6 1GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.49-18.75%
Public order72.9840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-55.56%
Other theft30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4160.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.67-10.00%
Public order52.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Other theft30.69-40.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8011.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.29-9.09%
Other theft52.2966.67%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.8837.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.52-18.18%
Public order32.06-25.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4910.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.52-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson51.84400.00%
Public order41.15100.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.26350.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.1342.86%
Public order22.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.42-12.50%
Other crime51.61400.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97-27.27%
Other theft51.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-60.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.11-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour82.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84150.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.6475.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-77.78%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.18-36.84%
Vehicle crime92.75125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.06-33.33%
Public order41.84300.00%
Other theft40.92-55.56%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Theft from the person10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.360.00%
Other theft92.750.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 202321
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 202418
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312

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 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 1GH 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. Shenley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elstree Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Palmers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Horizon Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Laughton Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Danziger Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Todd Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Tomblin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Holmesley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Studio Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mason Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kelly Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1