LETCHMORE ROAD, WD7 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 8HU

LETCHMORE ROAD, WD7 8HU, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This WD7 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 8HU, encompassing approximately 1843 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD7 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2
  • A5183 with total crimes: 2
  • Slade Court with total crimes: 2

LETCHMORE ROAD, WD7 8HU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.71400.00%
Vehicle crime32.71200.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.25-75.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1733.33%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Public order11.080.00%

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 offences34.34200.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.340.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-80.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In April 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 offences58.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.34100.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.97-25.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences45.420.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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 offences45.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.1750.00%
Shoplifting21.63-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-66.67%

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
Shoplifting913.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.88600.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.80-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.590.00%
Shoplifting33.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 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
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 2 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

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 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. A5183
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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
  • 9. Gills Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Elm Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Folly Pathway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Gills Hill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1