DEACONS HILL, WD19 4HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4HN

DEACONS HILL, WD19 4HN, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4HN 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 4HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4HN, encompassing approximately 1248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD19 4HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Parkside with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

DEACONS HILL, WD19 4HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.6125.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-50.00%
Theft from the person11.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson415.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2033.33%
Vehicle crime23.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-75.00%
Robbery21.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.01166.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.41-70.00%
Vehicle crime32.40200.00%
Drugs32.40200.00%
Burglary12.400.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.2211.11%
Criminal damage and arson38.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.400.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.21-20.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.2120.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.80-37.50%
Other crime14.000.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.410.00%
Other theft24.000.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.8125.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.00-37.50%
Other theft24.00-33.33%
Public order11.600.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In January 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 offences821.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.410.00%
Shoplifting43.20300.00%
Other theft33.20200.00%
Vehicle crime22.40-33.33%
Drugs21.60100.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.40-71.43%
Drugs11.600.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.21-22.22%
Vehicle crime35.60-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.40-70.00%
Other theft12.40-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1029.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.010.00%
Other theft57.210.00%
Bicycle theft14.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
November 20233
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20244
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Long Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parkside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Kingsfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Coppice
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1