UPPER PADDOCK ROAD, WD19 4DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4DZ

UPPER PADDOCK ROAD, WD19 4DZ, Watford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD19 postcode area, which has experienced 156 crimes and a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD19 4DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4DZ, encompassing approximately 2743 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD19 4DZ area, explore the WD19 4DZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD19 4DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bushey And Oxhey Railway Yard with total crimes: 4
  • Hillside Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Aldenham Road with total crimes: 3

UPPER PADDOCK ROAD, WD19 4DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-84.62%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.57160.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.7460.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-16.67%
Other theft31.82-25.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.83-40.00%
Other theft42.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4825.00%
Bicycle theft33.650.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.74300.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences56.56-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.21125.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.28166.67%
Vehicle crime32.920.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.830.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bushey And Oxhey Railway Yard
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hillside Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Aldenham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maxwell Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bucks Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Edinburgh Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Caroline Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Haydon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1