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

Overview of Crime in WD7 7NQ

WATLING STREET, WD7 7NQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This WD7 7NQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD7 postcode area, which has experienced 51 crimes and a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD7 7NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 7NQ, encompassing approximately 2115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 7NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5183 with total crimes: 2
  • Slade Court with total crimes: 2
  • Penne Close with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, WD7 7NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences44.73-42.86%
Other theft21.890.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6275.00%
Other theft23.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour57.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-42.86%
Other theft31.890.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15250.00%
Vehicle crime33.3150.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-33.33%
Other theft20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-75.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.1525.00%
Burglary12.360.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-40.00%
Shoplifting21.42-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.35700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.78150.00%
Vehicle crime42.3633.33%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.730.00%
Other theft12.360.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A5183
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Slade Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Penne Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Woodlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Radlett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lamorna Close
    Total1
    Other theft1