WD19 5SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD19 5SF

WD19 5SF, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 502.19 per 1,000 population. This WD19 5SF 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 5SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD19 5SF, encompassing approximately 31 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD19 5SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 7
  • Latimer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Greenhill Crescent with total crimes: 3

WD19 5SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6502.19500.00%
Vehicle crime3188.320.00%
Public order394.160.00%
Other theft294.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.77-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3376.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour394.16200.00%
Drugs294.160.00%
Possession of weapons162.770.00%
Robbery131.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.39-50.00%
Burglary131.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2156.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.390.00%
Possession of weapons131.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2345.260.00%
Burglary162.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.390.00%
Drugs131.39-50.00%
Other theft131.390.00%
Robbery131.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.39-50.00%
Public order131.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime131.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4345.2633.33%
Drugs2125.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.77-50.00%
Burglary162.770.00%
Robbery131.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4282.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3125.55-40.00%
Drugs194.160.00%
Other theft131.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5439.420.00%
Other theft2156.940.00%
Burglary262.770.00%
Vehicle crime262.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.770.00%
Other crime131.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.390.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime131.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3251.1050.00%
Other theft294.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.770.00%
Vehicle crime162.770.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2156.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.770.00%
Vehicle crime162.770.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.770.00%
Other theft162.770.00%
Shoplifting131.390.00%
Vehicle crime131.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2156.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.770.00%
Bicycle theft131.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.39-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3313.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour394.160.00%
Theft from the person194.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.390.00%
Vehicle crime131.390.00%
Shoplifting131.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 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
April 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Epsom Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Latimer Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Greenhill Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Marsworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1