WD6 3SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 3SZ

WD6 3SZ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population. This WD6 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 3SZ, encompassing approximately 420 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 3SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Western Avenue (Watford By-Pass) with total crimes: 3
  • Elstree Hill South with total crimes: 1

WD6 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 crime29.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.380.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime628.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.27400.00%
Other theft111.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary211.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.14-50.00%
Public order12.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour214.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.760.00%
Vehicle crime14.760.00%
Possession of weapons12.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.760.00%
Other theft12.38-50.00%
Public order12.380.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime321.410.00%
Other theft27.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.76-66.67%
Other crime12.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.0350.00%
Burglary27.14100.00%
Shoplifting14.760.00%
Other theft12.38-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft326.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.76100.00%
Burglary14.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.030.00%
Shoplifting27.140.00%
Vehicle crime14.760.00%
Other theft12.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.14100.00%
Other theft14.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson214.270.00%
Burglary14.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-50.00%
Other theft12.38-50.00%
Public order12.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.030.00%
Vehicle crime24.760.00%
Other theft24.760.00%
Shoplifting14.760.00%
Bicycle theft12.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. North Western Avenue (Watford By-Pass)
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Elstree Hill South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1