CHURCH CLOSE, WD7 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 8BJ

CHURCH CLOSE, WD7 8BJ, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This WD7 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 8BJ, encompassing approximately 1421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD7 8BJ 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
  • Slade Court with total crimes: 2

CHURCH CLOSE, WD7 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.74150.00%
Vehicle crime33.52200.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.92-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In July 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 offences59.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.520.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Other theft11.410.00%

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 offences34.220.00%
Shoplifting12.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.5250.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.44150.00%
Burglary23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In March 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 behaviour36.330.00%
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-33.33%
Other theft11.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5233.33%
Burglary12.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.33-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-50.00%
Shoplifting21.41-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%

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
Shoplifting814.77166.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.52-50.00%
Public order22.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.850.00%
Shoplifting35.630.00%
Other theft12.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 8BJ 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. Slade Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Pathway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Loom Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aldenham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Letchmore Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Athlone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1