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

Overview of Crime in WD6 5QN

RETFORD CLOSE, WD6 5QN, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.83 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD6 postcode area, which has experienced 384 crimes and a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD6 5QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5QN, encompassing approximately 2964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 5QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Allerton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Thirsk Road with total crimes: 4
  • Berwick Road with total crimes: 3

RETFORD CLOSE, WD6 5QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.83183.33%
Violence and sexual offences175.7388.89%
Vehicle crime25.730.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour63.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4711.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.3742.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.37300.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 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 offences96.75-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4322.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.71-27.27%
Vehicle crime22.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.1183.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.71-43.75%
Burglary43.04-20.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.79-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour65.40-33.33%
Burglary52.0225.00%
Vehicle crime41.6933.33%
Other crime11.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.7312.50%
Burglary43.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.4854.55%
Anti-social behaviour85.7360.00%
Burglary32.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.4710.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7125.00%
Public order41.69300.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences106.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37-42.86%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 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 offences88.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317
September 202311
August 202310
July 20238

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
July 20233

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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 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
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Allerton Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Thirsk Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Berwick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Walshford Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Stapleton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stanborough Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wentbridge Path
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Allerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aycliffe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Stilton Path
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greenside
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Welham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Buckton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Retford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Campions Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1