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

Overview of Crime in WD6 5QN

RETFORD CLOSE, WD6 5QN, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5QN 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 5QN 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 5QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.80111.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.12-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences93.04-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson43.040.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences1712.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.730.00%
Burglary32.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202417
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202417
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 5QN 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. Welham Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Allerton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aycliffe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Castleford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walshford Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Stanborough Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Redwood Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Thirsk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Brampton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sawtry Way
    Total1
    Other theft1