WD6 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5RL

WD6 5RL, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD6 postcode area, which has experienced 418 crimes and a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD6 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5RL, encompassing approximately 4135 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD6 5RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Horizon Place with total crimes: 3
  • Sellers Close with total crimes: 3

WD6 5RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.9075.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-50.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5680.00%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-50.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.3560.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.93-58.33%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.569.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.90-44.44%
Public order21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8083.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.66200.00%
Drugs22.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.32-14.29%
Other crime51.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.59-12.50%
Other theft31.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.84-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-40.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 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 offences115.56-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour52.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-71.43%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.22-12.50%
Vehicle crime73.39133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-28.57%
Public order41.21300.00%
Other theft30.97-62.50%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6760.00%
Other theft83.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.93133.33%
Vehicle crime31.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.250.00%
Vehicle crime52.420.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20249
June 20245
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202314
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Horizon Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sellers Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Novello Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Studio Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Robeson Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Grenfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Todd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edulf Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Gate Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Thurston Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Laughton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shepperton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. A5135
    Total1
    Other theft1