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

Overview of Crime in WD19 4HX

RIVERSIDE ROAD, WD19 4HX, Watford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4HX 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 4HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4HX, encompassing approximately 1234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD19 4HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Silk Mill Court with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

RIVERSIDE ROAD, WD19 4HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.24100.00%
Theft from the person11.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.1050.00%
Vehicle crime22.43-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.6360.00%
Vehicle crime36.48200.00%
Drugs32.43200.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Public order32.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-80.00%
Burglary11.620.00%

In June 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 behaviour1019.4442.86%
Violence and sexual offences58.1066.67%
Possession of weapons24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.3440.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.67-70.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.10-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson24.050.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.73275.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.150.00%
Other theft110.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.8285.71%
Violence and sexual offences410.53-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson23.24100.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.921000.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.91600.00%
Shoplifting45.67300.00%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Burglary32.430.00%
Drugs12.430.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.67-75.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.10-55.56%
Vehicle crime23.24-60.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.720.00%
Vehicle crime57.290.00%
Other theft44.050.00%
Bicycle theft13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 202415
February 20244
January 202411
December 20231
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 202413
February 202413
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 2 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
March 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Long Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Silk Mill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Russell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brookside Caravan Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Coppice
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1