WD6 4EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 4EP

WD6 4EP, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.89 per 1,000 population. This WD6 4EP 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 4EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 4EP, encompassing approximately 3776 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 4EP area, explore the WD6 4EP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 4EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Wentbridge Path with total crimes: 8
  • Northgate Path with total crimes: 4

WD6 4EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.89-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.56-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson53.440.00%
Public order51.32150.00%
Drugs51.32400.00%
Shoplifting31.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.68127.27%
Anti-social behaviour196.6246.15%
Vehicle crime45.03100.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.79-25.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.92-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences113.44-50.00%
Public order42.910.00%
Shoplifting41.06-60.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.1515.79%
Anti-social behaviour175.8341.67%
Shoplifting104.5042.86%
Other theft42.650.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.1546.15%
Anti-social behaviour125.0320.00%
Shoplifting73.1875.00%
Vehicle crime71.850.00%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Public order41.06300.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.808.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6533.33%
Shoplifting41.06-20.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.18-16.67%
Shoplifting52.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.27-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour123.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.180.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.33-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour93.71-10.00%
Burglary52.38150.00%
Shoplifting41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.71-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour104.77-16.67%
Public order42.65100.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Drugs30.7950.00%
Shoplifting20.79-66.67%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Other theft10.53-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.5711.76%
Anti-social behaviour125.0333.33%
Shoplifting63.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-37.50%
Other theft51.3225.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Drugs20.79-50.00%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.380.00%
Public order52.120.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Drugs41.320.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Shoplifting41.060.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202419
June 202413
May 202417
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202425
June 202411
May 202422
April 202419
March 202413
February 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 202318
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

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
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 4EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wentbridge Path
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Northgate Path
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hornbeam Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Welham Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leeming Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barnsdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Allerton Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Baldock Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Stretton Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Aycliffe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Digswell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blyth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Allerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Belford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Morpeth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Walshford Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Thirsk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clifton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1