WD24 4PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 4PP

WD24 4PP, Watford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This WD24 4PP 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 4PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 4PP, encompassing approximately 3976 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD24 4PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromer Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lowestoft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brixton Road with total crimes: 3

WD24 4PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.54-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.01-71.43%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.57162.50%
Violence and sexual offences135.288.33%
Burglary43.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-83.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.01100.00%
Other theft61.51500.00%
Vehicle crime41.51100.00%
Burglary41.01300.00%
Shoplifting31.01-25.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.8027.27%
Violence and sexual offences63.52-68.42%
Shoplifting41.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8246.15%
Anti-social behaviour114.78-15.38%
Vehicle crime52.77150.00%
Shoplifting51.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26100.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.31116.67%
Violence and sexual offences133.27116.67%
Other theft43.27100.00%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 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 behaviour66.29-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.51-14.29%
Burglary31.510.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.01-36.36%
Other theft61.76200.00%
Vehicle crime31.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-87.50%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.31-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.77-20.00%
Shoplifting82.01166.67%
Vehicle crime52.0166.67%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3127.27%
Anti-social behaviour103.52100.00%
Other theft62.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0537.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.77-28.57%
Public order41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Burglary31.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In October 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.010.00%
Burglary41.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202421
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411
April 202413
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 20246
May 202419
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247
January 202411
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cromer Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lowestoft Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Brixton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Yarmouth Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chiswell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Regent Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Leavesden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carisbrooke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1