WD19 4JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4JA

WD19 4JA, Watford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4JA 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 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4JA, encompassing approximately 1691 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD19 4JA area, explore the WD19 4JA Area information page.
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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: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 4JA 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

WD19 4JA 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.01166.67%
Drugs34.73200.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.320.00%
Possession of weapons21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.32-66.67%
Public order21.770.00%
Other crime11.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences911.82-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour65.32-57.14%
Other crime23.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.28225.00%
Drugs27.69100.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.19133.33%
Violence and sexual offences48.28-66.67%
Other theft22.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.551100.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.09500.00%
Vehicle crime33.5550.00%
Drugs21.77100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-83.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.91-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.55-20.00%
Shoplifting12.360.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.090.00%
Vehicle crime54.140.00%
Other theft12.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 202413
February 20244
January 202412
December 20231
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 202414
February 202414
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

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 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD19 4JA 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. Brookdene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Russell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brookside Caravan Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Coppice
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1