PENSCROFT GARDENS, WD6 2QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2QZ

PENSCROFT GARDENS, WD6 2QZ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2QZ 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 2QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2QZ, encompassing approximately 4508 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-76.47% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 2QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Monkswood Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Nicoll Way with total crimes: 2

PENSCROFT GARDENS, WD6 2QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2114.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-76.47%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft30.67-25.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.3230.77%
Violence and sexual offences73.77-50.00%
Other theft41.55100.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-25.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6527.27%
Anti-social behaviour133.11-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.880.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 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 behaviour148.87-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences113.11-42.11%
Drugs32.440.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7690.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.2150.00%
Vehicle crime53.9966.67%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.10-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences102.660.00%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 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 behaviour178.21-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.1066.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.44-64.29%
Drugs31.110.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-87.50%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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 offences148.437.69%
Anti-social behaviour123.119.09%
Vehicle crime82.66100.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.88-45.00%
Burglary52.44-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.11-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.44116.67%
Burglary72.88-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.5575.00%
Public order51.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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 behaviour159.090.00%
Burglary83.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

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

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

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202414
June 202411
May 202419
April 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
July 202413
June 202414
May 202418
April 202412
March 202417
February 202420
January 202412
December 202311
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arundel Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Monkswood Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Nicoll Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Powys Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Knebworth Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Easton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Howard Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Tempsford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1