WD6 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5DL

WD6 5DL, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.78 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5DL 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 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5DL, encompassing approximately 4500 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

WD6 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • The Campions with total crimes: 7
  • Northgate Path with total crimes: 5

WD6 5DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.7835.00%
Shoplifting106.00233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.22-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Public order51.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.44-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson52.44400.00%
Public order51.11150.00%
Drugs41.11300.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.330.00%
Vehicle crime42.89100.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.67-25.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

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 offences1812.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.00-27.78%
Public order52.89-16.67%
Shoplifting41.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.0020.00%
Shoplifting104.0042.86%
Public order62.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Drugs20.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.33-7.69%
Vehicle crime72.670.00%
Shoplifting71.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56-54.55%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Public order40.89100.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.8918.18%
Criminal damage and arson112.89175.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.44-23.08%
Burglary42.22300.00%
Shoplifting40.89-20.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.11-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour112.890.00%
Shoplifting52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In January 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 offences178.8913.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.7837.50%
Vehicle crime52.44150.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4487.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.330.00%
Burglary51.78400.00%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.56-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.78-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-33.33%
Public order30.890.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Shoplifting20.67-66.67%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.44-83.33%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.33-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour122.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.67-33.33%
Other theft61.3320.00%
Shoplifting61.3350.00%
Public order31.33-40.00%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.670.00%
Public order52.000.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Shoplifting40.890.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 202424
June 202418
May 202418
April 202415
March 202410
February 202413
January 202417
December 202315
November 20238
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202413
June 202413
May 202418
April 202412
March 202413
February 202411
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
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 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 5DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. The Campions
    Total7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Northgate Path
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Digswell Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Winthorpe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Greenside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Norton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Eaton Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Barnsdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wentbridge Path
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Welham Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alconbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leeming Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Allerton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aycliffe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Castleford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brampton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sawtry Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Fairburn Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ranskill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1