Hertsmere Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a continued decline in Hertsmere's overall crime rate, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents—6.1% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure reflects a shift in the local crime profile, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most prevalent category (244 incidents, 28.7% of total crimes), though 20% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, while still the second most common crime (175 incidents, 20.6% of total), showed a 33.2% month-on-month decrease, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as the start of summer and longer daylight hours. Other theft (105 incidents, 12.4% of total) and vehicle crime (59 incidents, 7.0%) also featured prominently, though the latter was 11% above the UK average. The area's crime picture remains influenced by its suburban character, with property crimes dominating the landscape. Seasonal context suggests that the transition into summer may have altered activity patterns, with reduced anti-social behaviour and shoplifting aligning with typical trends in areas with strong retail and leisure sectors. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft (+400%) and burglary (+50%) indicates persistent vulnerabilities, tied to increased outdoor activity and residential security gaps.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+400%), theft from the person (+175%), and burglary (+50%), though these were offset by significant declines in robbery (-69.2%), shoplifting (-33.3%), and anti-social behaviour (-33.2%). The drop in anti-social behaviour, which now stands at 1.6 per 1,000 (20.6% of total crimes), contrasts with a 14% increase above the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences, however, remained 20% below the UK average at 2.2 per 1,000, despite representing the largest share of crimes (28.7%). Shoplifting fell to 0.5 per 1,000, 19% below the UK rate, possibly reflecting early summer tourism patterns. Residents may find the 54 reported shoplifting incidents (down from 81 in May) particularly relevant, as this category often correlates with retail activity in the area.

Hertsmere's crime rate in June 2024 fell by 14.8% compared to May, marking a notable shift in the local crime profile. This decline brings the area's rate to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.1% reduction below the UK average of 8.2. On a daily basis, 28 crimes were reported each day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 130 residents, a measure that highlights the frequency of incidents in relation to population size. This monthly exposure rate suggests a moderate level of risk, though the decrease from the previous month indicates a potential trend towards lower crime activity. The population context further illustrates that while the absolute number of crimes remains significant, the rate per capita places Hertsmere below the national average, reflecting either effective policing or broader environmental factors influencing crime patterns.