WD6 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5RW

WD6 5RW, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5RW, encompassing approximately 4233 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD6 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shepperton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Elstree Way with total crimes: 3
  • Palmers Road with total crimes: 2

WD6 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.90-16.67%
Other theft32.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences126.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.8375.00%
Public order41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.7260.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.89-50.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
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 offences125.209.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.83-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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 offences115.67175.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.60200.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime54.49400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
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 offences74.49-12.50%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
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 offences84.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-71.43%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
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 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.61-46.67%
Vehicle crime71.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-28.57%
Public order41.18300.00%
Other theft30.94-62.50%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.210.00%
Other theft83.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shepperton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Elstree Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Palmers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Todd Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Tomblin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Holmesley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Studio Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mason Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Kelly Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1