HAY CLOSE, WD6 5RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5RA

HAY CLOSE, WD6 5RA, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5RA 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 5RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5RA, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 5RA area, explore the WD6 5RA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WD6 5RA area, visit the WD6 5RA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 5RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Shepperton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Elstree Way with total crimes: 3

HAY CLOSE, WD6 5RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences97.2412.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-16.67%
Other theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.070.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5520.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-16.67%
Other theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 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 offences96.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-40.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In April 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 behaviour105.95233.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.59100.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime55.430.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-40.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-60.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-71.43%
Burglary10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.07250.00%
Other theft61.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-28.57%
Theft from the person11.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2871.43%
Other theft83.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.07250.00%
Vehicle crime21.81-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.470.00%
Other theft51.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Shoplifting41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shepperton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Elstree Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Horizon Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Laughton Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Todd Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Holmesley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Studio Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mason Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Kelly Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. York Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. York Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1