WATLING STREET, WD7 7JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 7JH

WATLING STREET, WD7 7JH, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This WD7 7JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD7 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD7 7JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 7JH, encompassing approximately 1757 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 7JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Radlett (Station) with total crimes: 5
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 3
  • Cobden Hill with total crimes: 1

WATLING STREET, WD7 7JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.26-50.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.410.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Other theft21.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.98200.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-83.33%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4133.33%
Burglary22.280.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7150.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.40200.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.120.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-50.00%
Shoplifting21.14-77.78%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.12700.00%
Vehicle crime54.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-55.56%
Public order32.280.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.3880.00%
Shoplifting35.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.71-25.00%
Other theft11.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.840.00%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 2 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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 7JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Radlett (Station)
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cobden Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Slade Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Scrubbitts Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1