WD6 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5AY

WD6 5AY, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5AY 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 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5AY, encompassing approximately 3599 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 5AY area, explore the WD6 5AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WD6 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanborough Close with total crimes: 4
  • Digswell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stilton Path with total crimes: 3

WD6 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.3316.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50-40.00%
Public order21.67100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 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 offences127.50140.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3366.67%
Vehicle crime32.78200.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.0020.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.67-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.11175.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.95150.00%
Vehicle crime51.39400.00%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.11-55.56%
Public order41.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8328.57%
Burglary22.500.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.94-16.67%
Burglary21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.67100.00%
Vehicle crime31.67-25.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.78100.00%
Burglary41.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-40.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2215.38%
Anti-social behaviour54.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.50160.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-14.29%
Burglary31.670.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Drugs10.560.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.670.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 202411
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 202315
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 3 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
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stanborough Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Digswell Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Stilton Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Alban Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Oddesey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edwintree Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bracken Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Redwood Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Thirsk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brampton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sawtry Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Caishowe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Crown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1