WD7 9LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 9LU

WD7 9LU, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This WD7 9LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD7 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD7 9LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 9LU, encompassing approximately 1502 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 9LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Wickets End with total crimes: 1
  • Mulberry Gardens with total crimes: 1

WD7 9LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.32250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.66100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.330.00%
Other crime22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.99-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.000.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.32700.00%
Shoplifting25.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.990.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-77.78%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.660.00%
Vehicle crime15.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.660.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20249
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 9LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pound Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 2. Wickets End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Mulberry Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cage Pond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1