WD6 2HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2HP

WD6 2HP, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.26 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2HP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD6 postcode area, which has experienced 418 crimes and a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD6 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2HP, encompassing approximately 2409 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WD6 2HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Monkswood Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Howard Drive with total crimes: 4

WD6 2HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting1418.2655.56%
Other theft95.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.7420.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.0833.33%
Burglary31.66200.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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
Shoplifting912.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.74-33.33%
Other theft52.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Burglary10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.7928.57%
Vehicle crime43.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Other theft31.25-62.50%
Drugs21.250.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.9614.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.3275.00%
Vehicle crime32.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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 theft79.1316.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.910.00%
Vehicle crime41.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-40.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.0833.33%
Vehicle crime31.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.38-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4950.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-50.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.7225.00%
Vehicle crime44.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft811.21-27.27%
Vehicle crime43.32-20.00%
Burglary31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-40.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-81.82%
Public order10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.02175.00%
Other theft114.5710.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.57-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.1560.00%
Burglary43.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1514.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.080.00%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232

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

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Other theft3
  • 2. Monkswood Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Howard Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Dales Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Easton Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hackney Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Halter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shetland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lincoln Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1