MERYFIELD CLOSE, WD6 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 4PL

MERYFIELD CLOSE, WD6 4PL, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This WD6 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 4PL, encompassing approximately 3762 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD6 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Pines with total crimes: 4
  • The Reddings with total crimes: 3
  • Holme Park with total crimes: 1

MERYFIELD CLOSE, WD6 4PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.46-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-69.23%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3830.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.46-45.45%
Public order21.590.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.97-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences102.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6650.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.0454.55%
Violence and sexual offences54.52-70.59%
Public order41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-81.82%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.0288.89%
Anti-social behaviour114.52-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson112.92266.67%
Public order42.92300.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.25-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.250.00%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-83.33%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.1111.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.66500.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.32-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.660.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 202417
March 202411
February 202416
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 202411
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 202413
May 202410
April 20245
March 202417
February 20249
January 202416
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Pines
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Reddings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Holme Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Red Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Maydwell Lodge
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Stevenage Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tudor Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winthorpe Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1