WOOLMER CLOSE, WD6 5JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5JZ

WOOLMER CLOSE, WD6 5JZ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.51 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5JZ 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 5JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5JZ, encompassing approximately 4190 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WD6 5JZ 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

WOOLMER CLOSE, WD6 5JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.5136.84%
Shoplifting106.20233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9175.00%
Public order51.67-16.67%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.455.56%
Anti-social behaviour104.53-28.57%
Public order62.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Other crime10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.3075.00%
Vehicle crime53.34400.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Shoplifting30.72-25.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 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 offences129.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.86-27.27%
Public order41.910.00%
Shoplifting40.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.770.00%
Shoplifting102.6242.86%
Public order42.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other theft20.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.8922.22%
Violence and sexual offences102.62-28.57%
Shoplifting72.3975.00%
Vehicle crime71.67600.00%
Other theft61.67200.00%
Public order51.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19400.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.59-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.34-10.00%
Shoplifting42.15-20.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0236.36%
Anti-social behaviour103.58-23.08%
Shoplifting52.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Burglary20.72-60.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.83116.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.10-35.29%
Burglary52.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.78-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour64.06-14.29%
Burglary61.43100.00%
Shoplifting41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.505.56%
Anti-social behaviour74.53-46.15%
Public order41.67100.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Burglary30.72-25.00%
Shoplifting20.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1812.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.300.00%
Shoplifting53.100.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 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 20235

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 202418
June 202412
May 202420
April 202410
March 202414
February 202415
January 202411
December 202317
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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 5JZ 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. Stanborough Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Digswell Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Stilton Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Alban Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wentbridge Path
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Welham Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edwintree Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Aycliffe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Castleford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walshford Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Stanborough Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Redwood Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Thirsk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Brampton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Sawtry Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ranskill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Crown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1