WORDSWORTH GARDENS, WD6 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2AB

WORDSWORTH GARDENS, WD6 2AB, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2AB 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 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2AB, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 2AB area, explore the WD6 2AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WD6 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunnock Close with total crimes: 3
  • Keats Close with total crimes: 3
  • Vale Avenue with total crimes: 3

WORDSWORTH GARDENS, WD6 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.29400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-50.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.93400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.74-20.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.280.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.28100.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-33.33%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 202410
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dunnock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Keats Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Vale Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Siskin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavendish Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Summer Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cedars Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Masefield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Deacon'S Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Kipling Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1