RUTHERFORD CLOSE, WD6 5RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 5RZ

RUTHERFORD CLOSE, WD6 5RZ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This WD6 5RZ 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 5RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 5RZ, encompassing approximately 4028 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD6 5RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Horizon Place with total crimes: 3
  • Sellers Close with total crimes: 3

RUTHERFORD CLOSE, WD6 5RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences105.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.48-37.50%
Other theft31.240.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In July 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 behaviour86.7014.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.990.00%
Other theft31.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.9616.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.74-33.33%
Other theft41.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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 offences96.4512.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.23-53.85%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.45225.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.23100.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-80.00%

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 crime55.210.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-40.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2111.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime82.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.99-33.33%
Other theft61.49-25.00%
Theft from the person11.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.98125.00%
Other theft82.2333.33%
Vehicle crime51.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.200.00%
Other theft61.990.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 202413
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20245
December 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Police Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Studio Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Todd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gate Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Thurston Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Laughton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shepperton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. York Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. A5135
    Total1
    Other theft1