NORFOLK GARDENS, WD6 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2LU

NORFOLK GARDENS, WD6 2LU, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2LU, encompassing approximately 4847 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 2LU 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
  • Grantham Green with total crimes: 2

NORFOLK GARDENS, WD6 2LU 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 offences115.1657.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-71.43%
Other theft30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.0127.27%
Violence and sexual offences72.89-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-25.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6330.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.68-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Public order30.62200.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.68-47.37%
Other theft32.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.90111.11%
Anti-social behaviour133.9230.00%
Vehicle crime52.6866.67%
Other theft41.03100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 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 behaviour106.19-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.25-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.480.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.13-71.43%
Drugs30.830.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-87.50%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.8933.33%
Vehicle crime82.4860.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.25-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.86-44.44%
Burglary51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.1720.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.71160.00%
Vehicle crime92.68125.00%
Burglary51.86-37.50%
Public order41.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.46114.29%
Burglary83.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.65-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.680.00%
Burglary61.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202413
June 202410
May 202419
April 20249
March 202412
February 20244
January 202414
December 202312
November 202313
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202411
June 202413
May 202413
April 202410
March 202416
February 202420
January 202412
December 20239
November 202318
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 2LU 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. Grantham Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Monkswood Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nicoll Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Powys Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Knebworth Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warren Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Monksmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cleveland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Easton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Howard Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tempsford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1