RETFORD CLOSE, WD6 5QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5QL

RETFORD CLOSE, WD6 5QL, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.45 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5QL 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 5QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5QL, encompassing approximately 2794 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WD6 5QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Campions with total crimes: 7
  • Northgate Path with total crimes: 5
  • Stanborough Close with total crimes: 4

RETFORD CLOSE, WD6 5QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.45112.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Public order31.43200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft20.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.59-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences82.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.860.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.10225.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.6550.00%
Other theft24.29100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences87.16-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8757.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.51-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 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 offences79.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.5140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51300.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences86.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.58-42.86%
Burglary42.860.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.38-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.01-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.7966.67%
Burglary41.790.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.88-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour85.3714.29%
Burglary42.8633.33%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%

In October 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 offences1612.53128.57%
Anti-social behaviour75.73133.33%
Burglary32.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.020.00%
Public order42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202413
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202315
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Campions
    Total7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Northgate Path
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Stanborough Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Stilton Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Wentbridge Path
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Aycliffe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Castleford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walshford Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stanborough Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Redwood Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Thirsk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Brampton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sawtry Way
    Total1
    Other theft1