KIPLING WAY, WD6 2FZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2FZ

KIPLING WAY, WD6 2FZ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2FZ 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 2FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2FZ, encompassing approximately 4428 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WD6 2FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Whitehall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Dunnock Close with total crimes: 3

KIPLING WAY, WD6 2FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences119.94-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.48-27.27%
Vehicle crime81.81166.67%
Shoplifting31.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.71133.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.1683.33%
Drugs32.4850.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-25.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.68-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.26-42.86%
Drugs41.810.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.45-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences113.1610.00%
Burglary32.480.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.5821.43%
Violence and sexual offences103.8442.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.26100.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.0016.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.16-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-33.33%
Public order20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3644.44%
Anti-social behaviour122.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.71200.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.8142.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.260.00%
Vehicle crime42.03300.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9712.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.03-30.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.26-11.11%
Public order41.81-42.86%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.030.00%
Public order71.810.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 20248
May 202414
April 202417
March 202414
February 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
January 20243
October 20239

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20242

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Whitehall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dunnock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Keats Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Vale Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Siskin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cavendish Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Summer Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Elstree And Borehamwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Grade Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Cedars Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Deacon'S Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Kipling Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1