RIVERSIDE ROAD, WD19 4HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4HU

RIVERSIDE ROAD, WD19 4HU, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.05 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4HU 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 4HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4HU, encompassing approximately 1232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 4HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkside with total crimes: 5
  • Waterman Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

RIVERSIDE ROAD, WD19 4HU 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.0566.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.06-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson34.060.00%
Robbery22.440.00%
Other theft21.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.54160.00%
Other theft410.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-80.00%
Vehicle crime32.44200.00%
Drugs32.44200.00%
Public order32.44200.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1524.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.060.00%
Possession of weapons22.440.00%
Robbery11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1521.10114.29%
Violence and sexual offences512.18-50.00%
Public order34.060.00%
Other crime12.440.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.67-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.12-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.680.00%
Burglary11.62-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.60220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.9920.00%
Burglary29.740.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.0542.86%
Violence and sexual offences58.12-58.33%
Other theft24.06-33.33%
Public order11.620.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.79500.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.74250.00%
Shoplifting45.68300.00%
Other theft33.25200.00%
Burglary32.440.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In December 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 crime27.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-33.33%
Other theft11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.12-70.00%
Vehicle crime22.44-66.67%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.4171.43%
Anti-social behaviour109.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime68.12100.00%
Other theft44.87100.00%
Bicycle theft13.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.810.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1223.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 202415
May 202415
April 20247
March 202412
February 202410
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310
September 202312

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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202413
June 20245
May 20245
April 202410
March 202416
February 20245
January 202412
December 20232
November 202310
October 202312
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parkside
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Waterman Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Cardiff Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Rainbow Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Crossmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lammas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elfrida Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1