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

Overview of Crime in WD19 4LB

BLUEBERRY CLOSE, WD19 4LB, Watford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.13 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4LB 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD19 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anthony Close with total crimes: 13
  • Long Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Parkside with total crimes: 3

BLUEBERRY CLOSE, WD19 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.13100.00%
Burglary211.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-33.33%
Other theft11.400.00%

In August 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 behaviour814.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.61-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

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 behaviour916.830.00%
Vehicle crime96.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.310.00%
Other theft22.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anthony Close
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Burglary1
  • 2. Long Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parkside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Pathway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Kingsfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Brookdene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Coppice
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1