PURSLEY GARDENS, WD6 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5BY

PURSLEY GARDENS, WD6 5BY, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5BY, encompassing approximately 3808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WD6 5BY 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

PURSLEY GARDENS, WD6 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.68-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.58300.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%

In August 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 offences126.56-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.15-30.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In July 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 offences138.40116.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.4142.86%
Vehicle crime42.63300.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.2540.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15-28.57%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.09600.00%
Vehicle crime51.84400.00%
Other theft41.31300.00%
Public order41.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-75.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7833.33%
Burglary23.150.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-16.67%
Burglary21.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In January 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 offences96.56-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.36100.00%
Burglary41.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-40.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.88-27.78%
Vehicle crime53.41150.00%
Burglary51.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-25.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.885.88%
Anti-social behaviour44.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.460.00%
Burglary31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other theft20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 20233

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202413
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 5BY 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. Wentbridge Path
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Oddesey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edwintree Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Walshford Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stanborough Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Redwood Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Thirsk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Brampton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sawtry Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Caishowe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Crown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1