WD6 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2BQ

WD6 2BQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD6 postcode area, which has experienced 384 crimes and a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD6 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2BQ, encompassing approximately 3899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD6 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lullington Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Melrose Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Auden Drive with total crimes: 2

WD6 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences64.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.64140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-70.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.64233.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.560.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.800.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.8740.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80300.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-66.67%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.39350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3166.67%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.08600.00%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.59-60.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-83.33%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.90233.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.56100.00%
Burglary31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.08-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.620.00%
Vehicle crime32.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lullington Garth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Melrose Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Auden Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Kipling Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Monksmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Newton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cedars Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Milton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wordsworth Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oak Farm
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kimbolton Green
    Total1
    Other theft1