RIVERSIDE ROAD, WD19 4RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 4RX

RIVERSIDE ROAD, WD19 4RX, Watford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.20 per 1,000 population. This WD19 4RX 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 4RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 4RX, encompassing approximately 1351 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD19 4RX area, explore the WD19 4RX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD19 4RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverwell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Waterman Close with total crimes: 3
  • Riverside Road with total crimes: 3

RIVERSIDE ROAD, WD19 4RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.2060.00%
Other theft65.92500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.44-66.67%
Drugs53.70400.00%
Public order33.70200.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1524.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.7050.00%
Possession of weapons22.220.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.7287.50%
Violence and sexual offences311.10-70.00%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Other crime11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.50-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour87.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.920.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1624.4223.08%
Violence and sexual offences1411.84100.00%
Other theft110.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1318.5030.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.62-41.67%
Other theft25.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.421100.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.88400.00%
Shoplifting37.40200.00%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.92-50.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.28-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour48.14-55.56%
Vehicle crime22.96-33.33%
Other theft21.48-50.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.6885.71%
Anti-social behaviour99.620.00%
Other theft46.66300.00%
Vehicle crime32.9650.00%
Bicycle theft12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-75.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.9812.50%
Violence and sexual offences76.66-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.180.00%
Drugs22.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.400.00%
Vehicle crime25.920.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.920.00%
Burglary33.700.00%
Shoplifting12.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202415
May 202415
April 20248
March 202416
February 202413
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 202414
February 20247
January 202412
December 20231
November 202311
October 202313
September 20237
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
July 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Riverwell Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Waterman Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Riverside Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Long Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Willows
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Silk Mill Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jellicoe Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Colne Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brookmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thorpe Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Brookside Caravan Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Silk Mill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Stripling Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Blackwell Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1