WATERMAN CLOSE, WD19 4JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4JD

WATERMAN CLOSE, WD19 4JD, Watford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.15 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4JD 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 4JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4JD, encompassing approximately 1424 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 4JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterman Close with total crimes: 3
  • Riverside Road with total crimes: 3
  • Long Croft with total crimes: 2

WATERMAN CLOSE, WD19 4JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences816.1560.00%
Drugs35.62200.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Public order32.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

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 behaviour1016.8542.86%
Violence and sexual offences57.0266.67%
Possession of weapons23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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 behaviour79.8340.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.91-66.67%
Public order22.110.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.64-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour56.32-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson23.510.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.06225.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.130.00%
Other theft19.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

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 behaviour1314.7485.71%
Violence and sexual offences49.13-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson22.81100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

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 offences1119.661000.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.72600.00%
Shoplifting34.91200.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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 behaviour14.91-75.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

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 offences1014.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.02-55.56%
Vehicle crime22.81-60.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%

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 offences1223.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.4312.50%
Vehicle crime56.32150.00%
Other theft43.51300.00%
Bicycle theft12.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.700.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.810.00%
Drugs22.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In August 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 offences1011.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.02-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.510.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 202413
February 202413
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 202413
February 20244
January 202411
December 20231
November 202310
October 202312
September 20234
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
October 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Waterman Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Riverside Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Long Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Willows
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Ransom Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Silk Mill Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Colne Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brookmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thorpe Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Brookside Caravan Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Silk Mill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Blackwell Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1