WATFORD HEATH, WD19 4EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4EU

WATFORD HEATH, WD19 4EU, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.67 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4EU 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 4EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4EU, encompassing approximately 1020 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 4EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anthony Close with total crimes: 13
  • Elm Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • The Pathway with total crimes: 1

WATFORD HEATH, WD19 4EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.6733.33%
Burglary211.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.69800.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.8225.00%
Public order14.900.00%

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 offences44.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.920.00%

In June 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 offences24.90-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.82-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.900.00%
Vehicle crime12.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.92100.00%

In February 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 behaviour58.82400.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.90100.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.92-50.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.770.00%
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Other theft11.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.980.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.92-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anthony Close
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Burglary1
  • 2. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Pathway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bucks Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1