THE WATERGATE, WD19 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 5AS

THE WATERGATE, WD19 5AS, Three Rivers has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.60 per 1,000 population. This WD19 5AS 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 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 5AS, encompassing approximately 595 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD19 5AS area, explore the WD19 5AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-90.00% decrease)

WD19 5AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 41
  • Sleaford Green with total crimes: 2
  • Carpenders Avenue with total crimes: 1

THE WATERGATE, WD19 5AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3980.60333.33%
Violence and sexual offences365.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.04-90.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Drugs11.680.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1038.62900.00%
Shoplifting916.790.00%
Public order115.110.00%
Robbery11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.680.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting926.87-75.68%
Burglary215.11100.00%
Other crime13.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-66.67%
Other theft11.680.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3780.608.82%
Anti-social behaviour362.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.36100.00%
Public order13.360.00%
Burglary11.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Robbery11.680.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3470.5388.89%
Burglary457.090.00%
Vehicle crime16.720.00%
Robbery11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1843.6663.64%
Violence and sexual offences330.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.04-33.33%
Other crime13.360.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Public order11.680.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1130.23175.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.04-50.00%
Other theft13.360.00%
Burglary11.68-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences441.980.00%
Vehicle crime46.720.00%
Shoplifting46.7233.33%
Burglary36.72200.00%
Robbery25.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.36100.00%
Drugs13.360.00%
Theft from the person11.680.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Public order11.680.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime426.87300.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.72-33.33%
Shoplifting36.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.040.00%
Burglary13.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-50.00%
Public order11.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.51200.00%
Shoplifting410.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.720.00%
Vehicle crime13.36-66.67%
Drugs11.680.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting528.55-77.27%
Vehicle crime38.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.04-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.36-50.00%
Other theft23.360.00%
Drugs13.360.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Public order11.680.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2260.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour536.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.400.00%
Vehicle crime36.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 202410
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20249
June 20249
May 202437
April 202434
March 202418
February 202411
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 202322

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD19 5AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total41
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sleaford Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Carpenders Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Hoe
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. On The Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Alva Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ralston Way
    Total1
    Drugs1