BROOK ROAD, WD6 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5HE

BROOK ROAD, WD6 5HE, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5HE, encompassing approximately 4118 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 5HE area, explore the WD6 5HE 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 (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD6 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croxdale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Norton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alban Crescent with total crimes: 3

BROOK ROAD, WD6 5HE 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.04-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour82.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences138.50-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour123.16300.00%
Other theft22.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%
Public order10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.01-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson64.13200.00%
Vehicle crime41.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-76.92%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 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 offences1911.90-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.6130.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.90233.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.43500.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-54.55%
Other theft41.21100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Burglary10.73-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.8083.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.67-42.86%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.56-76.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.70-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.8787.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.2857.14%
Vehicle crime52.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2877.78%
Anti-social behaviour73.89-36.36%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.74-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences92.67800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1925.00%
Vehicle crime51.21400.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.400.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202417
June 202419
May 202420
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 202430
December 202316
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 202413
May 202410
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Croxdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Norton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Alban Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Badminton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broughinge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Linton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Aberford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eldon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Fairburn Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ranskill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Caishowe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Brodewater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Barton Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1