WD6 5JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5JE

WD6 5JE, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5JE 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 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5JE, encompassing approximately 3075 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 5JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Digswell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Alban Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Palmers Road with total crimes: 2

WD6 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.50-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour72.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7585.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.230.00%
Public order42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.1828.57%
Violence and sexual offences72.930.00%
Vehicle crime32.28200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.28-22.22%
Public order32.28200.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8042.86%
Vehicle crime33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.20-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.13120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.580.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.15400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-42.86%
Burglary11.30-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.60-12.50%
Other theft32.280.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.600.00%
Vehicle crime62.600.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Digswell Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Alban Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Palmers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Oddesey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Edwintree Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bracken Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Thirsk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Caishowe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Crown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Brodewater Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1