HUNTER CLOSE, WD6 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2SW

HUNTER CLOSE, WD6 2SW, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD6 postcode area, which has experienced 418 crimes and a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD6 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2SW, encompassing approximately 2761 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD6 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Dales Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

HUNTER CLOSE, WD6 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.1455.56%
Other theft55.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.780.00%
Other theft53.2625.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-20.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.88-16.67%
Other theft41.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4533.33%
Public order21.45100.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.5214.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-62.50%
Public order11.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.7860.00%
Other theft72.9016.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.53300.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

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 theft910.14-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.26200.00%
Vehicle crime32.17-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.3342.86%
Vehicle crime43.62-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.60-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.53-28.57%
Shoplifting31.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1012.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.6260.00%
Vehicle crime72.90250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.78-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1510.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Other theft3
  • 2. Dales Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hackney Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ripon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Halter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Shetland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1