BLUEBERRY CLOSE, WD19 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4LB

BLUEBERRY CLOSE, WD19 4LB, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4LB, encompassing approximately 1426 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkside with total crimes: 3
  • Anthony Close with total crimes: 2
  • Long Croft with total crimes: 2

BLUEBERRY CLOSE, WD19 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.22250.00%
Other theft34.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.10-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.0275.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.910.00%
Public order23.510.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.12-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.5133.33%
Other theft12.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.21-57.14%
Burglary22.100.00%
Other theft11.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.62600.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.910.00%
Public order23.510.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Drugs11.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.12150.00%
Other theft23.51100.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-50.00%
Drugs21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-75.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.5225.00%
Vehicle crime53.51-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour43.51-55.56%
Shoplifting12.800.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime96.31350.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.31-42.86%
Other theft22.80100.00%

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 behaviour1216.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime24.910.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.610.00%
Other theft12.800.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.530.00%
Vehicle crime64.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.210.00%
Shoplifting12.800.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 202312
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20232
July 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
July 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parkside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Anthony Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Colne Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brookmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorpe Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Blackwell Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1