Hertsmere Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hertsmere's crime profile in November 2023 reveals a pronounced dominance of property-related offences over violent crimes, a pattern that may reflect the area's mix of suburban and rural characteristics. With a total crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents — 12.0% above the UK average — the district faces challenges that differ from national trends. Anti-social behaviour (23.6% of all crimes) emerged as the most prevalent category, occurring at a rate 90% above the UK average. This could be attributed to factors such as the area's commuter demographics and the seasonal pressures of November, including darker evenings and the heightened retail activity around Black Friday. While violent crimes accounted for 22.1% of reported incidents, they remained below the UK average by 27%, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 11.7% from October. This decline may align with the reduced socialising patterns typical of the month, though the sharp rise in robbery (150%) and vehicle crime (35%) suggests vulnerabilities in specific areas such as parking zones and high-traffic retail hubs. The seasonal context of November, with its Bonfire Night events and the early start of winter, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though localised factors such as the district's mix of residential and commercial spaces may also contribute to the observed crime mix.

November 2023 saw a striking shift in Hertsmere's crime mix, with property-related offences accounting for 45% of all reported crimes (414 out of 923) compared to 22% for violent crimes (204). This imbalance may reflect seasonal factors such as increased retail activity during Black Friday, which could contribute to property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime. Robbery rates surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a jump that could be linked to the heightened security focus around festive periods. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 11.7% compared to October, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 231 to 204. This decline contrasts with the UK average for this category, which is 2.6 per 1,000 — Hertsmere's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% below. Anti-social behaviour, however, remains a significant concern, occurring at a rate 90% above the UK average. Residents may find the 35% rise in vehicle crime (77 to 104) particularly notable, suggesting a need for increased vigilance in parking areas during the month.

Hertsmere's crime rate in November 2023 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% increase from the previous month's 8.0 per 1,000. This places the area 12.0% above the UK average. Daily crime reporting shows 31 crimes recorded per day in November, a figure that, while not directly comparable to national averages, highlights the pace of incidents within the district. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 119 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against Hertsmere's population of 110,212, illustrates the density of incidents relative to the community size. This rate is slightly higher than the previous month's equivalent, reflecting a gradual upward trend that may align with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased retail activity during Black Friday. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite being above the UK average, Hertsmere's crime profile remains shaped by local dynamics rather than broader national patterns.