WD6 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 4HS

WD6 4HS, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This WD6 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 4HS, encompassing approximately 3887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WD6 4HS 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 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.95-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour134.89-13.33%
Drugs63.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54400.00%
Public order51.2966.67%
Other crime31.290.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.6616.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.4015.38%
Vehicle crime53.86150.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.77-25.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.86-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.63-23.53%
Shoplifting43.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Possession of weapons30.77200.00%
Public order30.77-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-80.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.0119.05%
Anti-social behaviour176.4370.00%
Shoplifting104.3742.86%
Public order72.57600.00%
Other theft51.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.6323.53%
Anti-social behaviour105.40-16.67%
Shoplifting72.5775.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-70.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.386.25%
Anti-social behaviour124.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.09400.00%
Burglary42.570.00%
Shoplifting41.03-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.12-18.18%
Shoplifting52.320.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0338.46%
Anti-social behaviour114.6310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences139.2630.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3411.11%
Shoplifting42.57100.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.80-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.57-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.32-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.29400.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Drugs30.7750.00%
Shoplifting20.77-66.67%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1312.60-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.570.00%
Shoplifting61.8050.00%
Other theft41.54-20.00%
Drugs21.03-50.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.860.00%
Other theft51.800.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Shoplifting41.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 202413
May 202417
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202421
June 202418
May 202425
April 202421
March 202417
February 202416
January 202418
December 202313
November 202310
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 4HS 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. Welham Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cromwell Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Sinderby Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Stretton Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Aycliffe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rossington Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Haggerston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Blyth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Winthorpe Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Allerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Belford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Morpeth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clifton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1