WD6 3FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 3FS

WD6 3FS, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.72 per 1,000 population. This WD6 3FS 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 3FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 3FS, encompassing approximately 125 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 3FS area, explore the WD6 3FS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 3FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Western Avenue (Watford By-Pass) with total crimes: 10
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • The Waterfront with total crimes: 1

WD6 3FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences595.72400.00%
Vehicle crime539.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.880.00%
Other theft17.980.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person131.910.00%
Burglary17.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.980.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime17.980.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime123.930.00%
Possession of weapons17.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.980.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour331.91200.00%
Public order123.930.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime247.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.950.00%
Other theft17.980.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary215.950.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime239.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson17.980.00%
Other theft17.98-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour347.860.00%
Other theft223.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.950.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour331.910.00%
Other theft123.930.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson239.880.00%
Vehicle crime115.950.00%
Other theft17.98-50.00%
Public order17.980.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft223.930.00%
Vehicle crime115.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 3FS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. North Western Avenue (Watford By-Pass)
    Total10
    Vehicle crime5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Waterfront
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1