SCRUBBITTS SQUARE, WD7 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 8JS

SCRUBBITTS SQUARE, WD7 8JS, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This WD7 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 8JS, encompassing approximately 2046 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD7 8JS area, explore the WD7 8JS 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: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD7 8JS 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

SCRUBBITTS SQUARE, WD7 8JS 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93400.00%
Vehicle crime32.44200.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Drugs10.980.00%

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 offences46.350.00%
Other theft31.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-83.33%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.930.00%
Other theft41.95300.00%
Vehicle crime31.95200.00%
Public order31.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89100.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-66.67%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

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 offences69.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-80.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44100.00%
Shoplifting21.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-33.33%
Other theft10.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 offences35.37-25.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences46.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.95-20.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 offences57.82-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44-33.33%
Shoplifting20.98-77.78%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.40700.00%
Vehicle crime53.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-62.50%
Public order21.47100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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 behaviour89.770.00%
Shoplifting33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.470.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
October 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
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
November 20231

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 8JS 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. Aldenham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Letchmore Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Athlone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Radlett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Scotscraig
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gills Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Elm Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Folly Pathway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gills Hill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1