WD6 2RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2RP

WD6 2RP, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.59 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2RP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD6 postcode area, which has experienced 384 crimes and a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD6 2RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2RP, encompassing approximately 1019 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 2RP area, explore the WD6 2RP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WD6 2RP area, visit the WD6 2RP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 2RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Cob Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

WD6 2RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.590.00%
Other theft48.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.920.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Robbery11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.750.00%
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Other theft32.94-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.94-33.33%
Public order21.960.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft813.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour622.5520.00%
Other theft65.8820.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.88200.00%
Public order22.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.65-16.67%
Other theft54.90-44.44%
Vehicle crime34.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.94-50.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.98-50.00%

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 theft923.53-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour68.82500.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Shoplifting21.96100.00%
Other crime11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1120.5957.14%
Violence and sexual offences210.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Shoplifting10.98-66.67%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%

In December 2023, 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 theft717.65-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.860.00%
Shoplifting33.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Robbery11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1023.530.00%
Vehicle crime59.81400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.92-60.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1024.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour59.81150.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.9066.67%
Burglary24.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.96-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1526.477.14%
Vehicle crime414.71-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.92200.00%
Shoplifting22.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.96-66.67%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1428.4340.00%
Vehicle crime613.73500.00%
Shoplifting35.88-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.96-75.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1028.430.00%
Shoplifting79.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.920.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 202315
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cob Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Dales Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shetland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elstree Park
    Total1
    Public order1