SHETLAND CLOSE, WD6 2SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2SX

SHETLAND CLOSE, WD6 2SX, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.80 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2SX 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 2SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2SX, encompassing approximately 1854 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 2SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Grantham Green with total crimes: 2

SHETLAND CLOSE, WD6 2SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.800.00%
Other theft57.550.00%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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
Shoplifting1415.6455.56%
Other theft57.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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
Shoplifting911.870.00%
Other theft54.8566.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.70-50.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-20.00%
Other theft32.16-62.50%
Public order21.620.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.6314.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.70-57.14%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.0240.00%
Other theft73.7816.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.78300.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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 theft610.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.62-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

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 theft914.56-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.85200.00%
Vehicle crime33.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.4057.14%
Vehicle crime35.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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 theft710.79-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.78-42.86%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1015.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.3975.00%
Vehicle crime63.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1014.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.160.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Grantham Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clydesdale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Saddlers Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Burghley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ashley Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Pinto Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stirling Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Elstree Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1