WD19 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4AN

WD19 4AN, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD19 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD19 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4AN, encompassing approximately 2451 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 4AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwoods Road with total crimes: 3
  • Field Road with total crimes: 3
  • Villiers Road with total crimes: 2

WD19 4AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.94700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.2675.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.63-50.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.90-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.08133.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.08-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04100.00%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences65.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD19 4AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sherwoods Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Field Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Villiers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Field End Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oxhey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lime Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pinner Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hillside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belvedere Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rowley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1