ELM AVENUE, WD19 4BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4BD

ELM AVENUE, WD19 4BD, Watford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4BD 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 4BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4BD, encompassing approximately 1055 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 4BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwoods Road with total crimes: 3
  • Field End Close with total crimes: 1
  • Elm Avenue with total crimes: 1

ELM AVENUE, WD19 4BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.58400.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.740.00%
Public order11.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In May 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 offences44.74-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour13.790.00%

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 offences77.58250.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.84100.00%
Public order11.890.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.890.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour34.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwoods Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Field End Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vera Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Oxhey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lime Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1