WD19 4JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4JT

WD19 4JT, Watford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4JT 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 4JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4JT, encompassing approximately 1437 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD19 4JT area, explore the WD19 4JT 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: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 4JT 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 4JT 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 offences69.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.780.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

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 offences816.0060.00%
Vehicle crime35.56200.00%
Drugs32.09200.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Public order32.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-80.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

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 behaviour1016.6925.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.9666.67%
Possession of weapons23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
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 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.8260.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.56-70.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Other crime11.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

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 offences1014.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.96-66.67%
Other crime23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.34275.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.4315.38%
Other theft110.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

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 behaviour1316.0085.71%
Violence and sexual offences49.04-66.67%
Other theft22.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.041100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.35600.00%
Shoplifting44.87300.00%
Vehicle crime32.7850.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Drugs22.09100.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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 crime25.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-75.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-90.00%
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 offences1015.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime42.78-20.00%
Shoplifting12.780.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.350.00%
Vehicle crime56.960.00%
Other theft43.480.00%
Bicycle theft12.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 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 202412
December 20231
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 202415
February 202413
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 202310

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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20243
December 20232
November 20234
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 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 16 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
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 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 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 4JT 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