WD6 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2AP

WD6 2AP, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.90 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2AP, encompassing approximately 2445 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 2AP area, explore the WD6 2AP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WD6 2AP area, visit the WD6 2AP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD6 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Monkswood Gardens with total crimes: 2

WD6 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.90-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.910.00%
Other theft62.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-75.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.2255.56%
Other theft95.7380.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.6860.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Burglary31.64200.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.68-33.33%
Other theft52.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Burglary10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.040.00%
Other theft43.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-40.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.45125.00%
Other theft83.6814.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.2766.67%
Vehicle crime32.04-25.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.0016.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-75.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.869.09%
Other theft64.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.6857.14%
Other theft94.50-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.6833.33%
Vehicle crime21.64-50.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.09-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.31-30.77%
Other theft83.68-27.27%
Vehicle crime43.27-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-76.92%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.49225.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.3218.18%
Other theft115.3210.00%
Vehicle crime54.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.310.00%
Other theft104.500.00%
Burglary44.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.640.00%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 202412
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Monkswood Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clydesdale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Saddlers Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Nicoll Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knebworth Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warren Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ashley Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Stirling Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Easton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Howard Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1