OXHEY ROAD, WD19 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4QE

OXHEY ROAD, WD19 4QE, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4QE 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 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4QE, encompassing approximately 1216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD19 4QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Parkside with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

OXHEY ROAD, WD19 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.11-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.64100.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.860.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Possession of weapons22.470.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-66.67%
Robbery10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.470.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

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 offences59.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Other crime13.290.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.930.00%
Burglary23.290.00%
Other theft11.64-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In February 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 offences512.33-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.1133.33%
Public order23.290.00%
Other theft21.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.61200.00%
Other theft34.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Vehicle crime22.47-33.33%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Shoplifting11.640.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-66.67%
Drugs11.640.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences69.86-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.93-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.47-80.00%
Other theft11.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1023.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.750.00%
Other theft25.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 4 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
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310

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

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

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Long Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parkside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Kingsfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Coppice
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1