WD24 4JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 4JL

WD24 4JL, Watford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population. This WD24 4JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 4JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 4JL, encompassing approximately 1252 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

WD24 4JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carisbrooke Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Norbury Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Radlett Road with total crimes: 1

WD24 4JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.7775.00%
Other theft35.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39-25.00%
Bicycle theft12.390.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.19100.00%
Burglary23.190.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.7950.00%
Public order32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Other theft11.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In April 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 offences46.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.19-40.00%
Other theft12.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.170.00%
Burglary33.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3950.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.18-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences23.99-77.78%
Other theft11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1122.35120.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.78125.00%
Shoplifting37.180.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Burglary11.600.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.990.00%
Vehicle crime23.19-33.33%
Burglary11.60-66.67%
Drugs10.800.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences410.3833.33%
Burglary33.190.00%
Vehicle crime32.39200.00%
Other crime12.390.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%

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 behaviour39.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carisbrooke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Norbury Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Radlett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Raphael Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Monica Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1