ARUNDEL DRIVE, WD6 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2LJ

ARUNDEL DRIVE, WD6 2LJ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2LJ, encompassing approximately 4712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD6 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lemsford Court with total crimes: 3
  • Woodlands Close with total crimes: 3

ARUNDEL DRIVE, WD6 2LJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.52175.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-71.43%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64200.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.30133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.97-55.56%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.88-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-40.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.21-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.12300.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.6436.36%
Violence and sexual offences153.1866.67%
Other theft43.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.15-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences92.33125.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.09-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.97-42.86%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.157.14%
Violence and sexual offences73.18-12.50%
Drugs21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-80.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.4340.00%
Vehicle crime102.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.12-38.46%
Burglary11.70-80.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2844.44%
Anti-social behaviour102.76-41.18%
Vehicle crime52.12-37.50%
Burglary51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.5513.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.61200.00%
Vehicle crime81.91166.67%
Burglary51.7025.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.5866.67%
Burglary43.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.910.00%
Burglary51.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 202415
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20246
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
March 202414
February 202415
January 202414
December 202310
November 202317
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arundel Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lemsford Court
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodlands Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grantham Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Monkswood Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Warren Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Monksmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kenilworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Furzehill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Graveley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cleveland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Paul'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Burghley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1