WD6 9SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD6 9SJ

WD6 9SJ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This WD6 9SJ 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 9SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD6 9SJ, encompassing approximately 4145 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD6 9SJ area, explore the WD6 9SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD6 9SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Brook Close with total crimes: 5
  • Maxwell Road with total crimes: 4

WD6 9SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.6838.46%
Anti-social behaviour84.3414.29%
Burglary31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Public order10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2030.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.14-36.36%
Other theft61.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.7222.22%
Violence and sexual offences102.65-16.67%
Public order32.41-25.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.379.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.89-43.75%
Vehicle crime52.17400.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Other theft40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.4177.78%
Violence and sexual offences113.86175.00%
Public order42.650.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.03125.00%
Burglary42.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.96-50.00%
Other crime40.960.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-66.67%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.89-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson52.41-16.67%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.8240.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93500.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.17-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.4166.67%
Other theft31.210.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.6145.45%
Anti-social behaviour153.8625.00%
Other theft33.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.890.00%
Other theft52.650.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 202411
May 20249
April 202416
March 20249
February 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244
February 20248
January 202410
December 202321
November 202315
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
December 20232
October 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
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD6 9SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brook Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Maxwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shenley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Broughinge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Police Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Eldon Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fairway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Todd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thurston Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1