LIME CLOSE, WD19 4HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4HD

LIME CLOSE, WD19 4HD, Watford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD19 postcode area, which has experienced 145 crimes and a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD19 4HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4HD, encompassing approximately 2241 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD19 4HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bushey And Oxhey Railway Yard with total crimes: 3
  • Belvedere Court with total crimes: 2
  • Talbot Avenue with total crimes: 1

LIME CLOSE, WD19 4HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.57-20.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.69-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In March 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 offences44.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.46-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.37250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1220.00%
Vehicle crime42.680.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.25150.00%
Vehicle crime42.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.69200.00%
Drugs22.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.48800.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.02500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.80100.00%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bushey And Oxhey Railway Yard
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Belvedere Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Talbot Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bucks Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wilcot Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1