WD6 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5LG

WD6 5LG, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5LG, encompassing approximately 3095 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 5LG area, explore the WD6 5LG 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 (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alban Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Palmers Road with total crimes: 2
  • Oddesey Road with total crimes: 2

WD6 5LG 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.14-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.260.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In August 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 offences97.4328.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.91150.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8816.67%
Vehicle crime32.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9433.33%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.200.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.23-14.29%
Other crime11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 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 offences75.17-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.26200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.820.00%
Vehicle crime32.5850.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1414.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.58100.00%
Public order41.29300.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.49-12.50%
Other theft32.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 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
October 20231
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alban Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Palmers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Oddesey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edwintree Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bracken Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Bray Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Grenfell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Danziger Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Caishowe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Crown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1