RANSOM CLOSE, WD19 4NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4NG

RANSOM CLOSE, WD19 4NG, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4NG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD19 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD19 4NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4NG, encompassing approximately 1761 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD19 4NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterman Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 2
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 1

RANSOM CLOSE, WD19 4NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.81150.00%
Vehicle crime32.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.22150.00%
Drugs32.84200.00%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.95-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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 behaviour710.2275.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.97-50.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 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 offences67.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.41100.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.38133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.97-71.43%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.08600.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.97-57.14%
Public order21.700.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Drugs11.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.79600.00%
Vehicle crime33.970.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-80.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.95-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.84-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.84-25.00%
Shoplifting11.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.4133.33%
Other theft12.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.110.00%
Vehicle crime33.410.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Waterman Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Oaks
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Green Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rainbow Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Thorpe Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brookdene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Crossmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1