WD23 2NG, Watford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This WD23 2NG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD23 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD23 2NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD23 2NG, encompassing approximately 1958 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 15.32 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.57 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.06 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.53 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.53 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 12.77 | 14.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 4.09 | -44.44% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.04 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.51 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 19.92 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 4.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.04 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.53 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.53 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 15.32 | -22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.57 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.06 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.04 | -20.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.04 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.51 | -75.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 15.32 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 4.60 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.06 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.55 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.04 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.02 | -83.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 12 | 14.81 | 1100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.13 | -14.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 3.06 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.53 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.02 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.51 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 15.32 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 3.57 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.06 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.53 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.51 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 14.81 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 4.09 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.57 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.53 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.02 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.51 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.51 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 17.36 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.60 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.04 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.04 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.04 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.53 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 17.36 | 18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 6.64 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.55 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.04 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.02 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.02 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 20.94 | 57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 5.62 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.11 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.06 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.04 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.02 | -83.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.51 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 19.92 | 60.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 4.09 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.57 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.06 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.04 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.53 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.02 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 17.36 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD23 2NG postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |