WD6 2XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 2XX

WD6 2XX, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This WD6 2XX 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 2XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 2XX, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 2XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ripon Way with total crimes: 4
  • Howard Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WD6 2XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7512.50%
Other theft33.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-60.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.51300.00%
Other theft63.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2866.67%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.9525.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.190.00%
Other theft41.52-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.6657.14%
Other theft74.19-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.6633.33%
Vehicle crime21.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.04-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.80-33.33%
Other theft63.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-76.92%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.27333.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.959.09%
Other theft94.5712.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.430.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Burglary20.76-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.8083.33%
Other theft84.19-11.11%
Burglary43.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In September 2023, 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 theft99.51-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.43-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-85.71%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1113.3237.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.19100.00%
Vehicle crime73.04600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Shoplifting10.76-80.00%

In July 2023, 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 theft810.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.040.00%
Shoplifting51.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.900.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311
September 20236
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 202313
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ripon Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Howard Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Warren Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Monkswood Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ely Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dales Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Nicoll Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Easton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wansford Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1