BYRON AVENUE, WD24 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 4HT

BYRON AVENUE, WD24 4HT, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.79 per 1,000 population. This WD24 4HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 4HT, encompassing approximately 1411 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carisbrooke Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Eastfield Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Knutsford Avenue with total crimes: 1

BYRON AVENUE, WD24 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.12-50.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.210.00%
Burglary32.830.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%

In June 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 offences44.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.83100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.250.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.120.00%
Robbery11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.370.00%
Burglary22.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.420.00%
Public order11.420.00%

In February 2024, 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 crime34.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.12-33.33%
Other theft11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.50200.00%
Shoplifting32.120.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.37200.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.960.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1250.00%
Possession of weapons22.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 behaviour23.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 4HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carisbrooke Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Eastfield Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Knutsford Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Regal Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Norbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rhodes Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1