COWLEY HILL, WD6 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5LQ

COWLEY HILL, WD6 5LQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5LQ, encompassing approximately 2926 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 5LQ area, explore the WD6 5LQ 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 (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 5LQ 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

COWLEY HILL, WD6 5LQ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.18-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3920.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.4266.67%
Public order41.710.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.100.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%

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 offences64.44-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.81-44.44%
Public order41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1850.00%
Vehicle crime33.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In February 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 offences64.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0550.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.13-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4940.00%
Burglary32.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.13-37.50%
Public order41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-60.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-28.57%
Other theft31.710.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
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 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

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 5LQ 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. Grenfell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Danziger Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Caishowe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Crown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1