WD7 7YQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 7YQ

WD7 7YQ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This WD7 7YQ 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 7YQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 7YQ, encompassing approximately 2116 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD7 7YQ area, explore the WD7 7YQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD7 7YQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2
  • Theobald Street with total crimes: 2
  • A5183 with total crimes: 2

WD7 7YQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences66.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.8950.00%
Other theft11.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.14-20.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-33.33%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.31-44.44%
Public order42.36300.00%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.56350.00%
Shoplifting14.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In May 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 crime47.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-66.67%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8366.67%
Burglary22.360.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 crime47.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4250.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Other theft10.94-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.670.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.89-20.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.50-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-25.00%
Shoplifting21.42-77.78%
Burglary10.940.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.25600.00%
Vehicle crime53.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-55.56%
Public order31.89200.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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 behaviour99.450.00%
Shoplifting34.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.420.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

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
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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 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 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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 3 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
January 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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Theobald Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A5183
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Slade Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Aldenham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Letchmore Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Athlone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Canons Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Radlett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gills Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1