MONKSMEAD, WD6 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2LQ

MONKSMEAD, WD6 2LQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2LQ, encompassing approximately 4356 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD6 2LQ 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

MONKSMEAD, WD6 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.74233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.30-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69200.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07-66.67%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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 offences94.59-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.07-40.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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 offences117.80-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.30400.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.359.09%
Violence and sexual offences122.7533.33%
Other theft52.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

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 behaviour116.8957.14%
Violence and sexual offences92.5250.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.59-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.610.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.82-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences61.8450.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-81.82%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime116.89266.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.52175.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.52-66.67%
Burglary10.92-75.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7471.43%
Anti-social behaviour42.75-42.86%
Burglary40.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-66.67%
Other theft20.690.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.07-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences71.61133.33%
Burglary41.610.00%
Other theft20.920.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.280.00%
Burglary41.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20249
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 202312
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2LQ 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. Hillside Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sandringham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grantham Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monksmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kenilworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bullhead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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