WD24, Watford has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.47 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this WD24 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WD24, encompassing approximately 17065 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the WD24, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WD24 has a total of postcodes overall.
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 15.47 | 82.86% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 3.75 | 8.16% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 3.11 | -14.52% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.11 | 38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.05 | -39.13% |
| Other theft | 14 | 0.82 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.82 | 85.71% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.76 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.47 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.41 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.35 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 13.30 | 21.57% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.63 | 32.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 2.87 | -14.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.05 | 21.05% |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.35 | 128.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 0.94 | -38.10% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.76 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.41 | -65.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.41 | 20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.35 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.29 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.06 | -85.71% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 13.01 | -7.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 2.99 | 24.24% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.17 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 1.23 | 81.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.11 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 0.41 | -46.15% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.29 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.06 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 11.72 | 12.24% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 3.22 | -45.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 2.17 | -29.79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 1.93 | 137.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.11 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 0.82 | -13.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 0.76 | 83.33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.64 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.29 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.12 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 68 | 13.48 | 58.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 3.98 | -14.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 2.87 | -9.62% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.75 | 87.50% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.59 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 0.59 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.47 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.35 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.35 | -14.29% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.18 | -33.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 11.54 | 42.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 3.34 | 20.93% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 3.05 | -59.05% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 2.52 | -35.29% |
| Other theft | 8 | 0.64 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.47 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.41 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.23 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 105 | 15.59 | 29.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 6.15 | -8.51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 2.52 | -29.82% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 2.34 | -15.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.00 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.94 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 0.53 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.47 | -52.94% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.35 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.18 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.12 | -33.33% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 81 | 15.88 | 80.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 4.75 | -13.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 3.34 | 30.56% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 2.75 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.17 | 54.55% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 0.70 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.70 | -72.73% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.23 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.23 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.18 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.18 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.18 | -60.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 13.83 | 32.00% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 3.87 | -39.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 2.64 | -2.70% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.11 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.29 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.05 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.70 | -15.38% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.64 | -30.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.41 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.35 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.29 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.18 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.12 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 74 | 15.29 | 37.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 4.34 | 6.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 2.93 | -13.95% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.29 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 0.82 | 18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 0.76 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 12 | 0.70 | -52.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.70 | -44.44% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.59 | 233.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.59 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.18 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.06 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 54 | 14.47 | -3.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 3.16 | 4.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 2.75 | 7.50% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.52 | 13.64% |
| Public order | 18 | 1.46 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.05 | -30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.82 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.64 | 22.22% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.64 | 166.67% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.47 | 600.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.41 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 56 | 12.89 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 3.28 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
A total of 518 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 64 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 41 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 52 |
| February 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 702 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 53 |
| July 2024 | 49 |
| June 2024 | 37 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 68 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 105 |
| January 2024 | 81 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 74 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 56 |
A total of 126 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 53 |
| July 2024 | 62 |
| June 2024 | 51 |
| May 2024 | 55 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 57 |
| February 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 57 |
| December 2023 | 66 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 63 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |