NORBURY AVENUE, WD24 4PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 4PD

NORBURY AVENUE, WD24 4PD, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This WD24 4PD 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 4PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 4PD, encompassing approximately 1917 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD24 4PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orphanage Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brocklesbury Close with total crimes: 4
  • Carisbrooke Avenue with total crimes: 1

NORBURY AVENUE, WD24 4PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour58.87-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.61-50.00%
Other theft22.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.0833.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.1733.33%
Vehicle crime34.1750.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.13-14.29%
Burglary23.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.47-30.00%
Public order43.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.220.00%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.74-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.09-20.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.26150.00%
Burglary32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.74-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences23.13-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.86166.67%
Violence and sexual offences108.3466.67%
Vehicle crime55.2225.00%
Possession of weapons32.61200.00%
Shoplifting31.560.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.130.00%
Vehicle crime43.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.9120.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.1366.67%
Burglary32.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.56200.00%
Other crime11.56-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.910.00%
Public order42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 202412
February 20246
January 202416
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orphanage Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brocklesbury Close
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carisbrooke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Norbury Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Radlett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Raphael Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Monica Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Keele Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Octavia Court
    Total1
    Public order1