ORCHARD CLOSE, WD7 8DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 8DN

ORCHARD CLOSE, WD7 8DN, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This WD7 8DN 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 8DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 8DN, encompassing approximately 1112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 8DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kendals Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fairfield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Common Lane with total crimes: 1

ORCHARD CLOSE, WD7 8DN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.60100.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.80-75.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.49300.00%
Other theft23.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.80-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.190.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.80-66.67%
Burglary10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-83.33%
Other crime10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.3950.00%
Public order12.700.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.89150.00%
Shoplifting24.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.80-85.71%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime713.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.290.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences46.290.00%
Burglary13.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.890.00%
Burglary23.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.80100.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
March 20245
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 8DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kendals Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Common Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elm Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Folly Pathway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Gills Hill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Phillimore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1