COLONIAL WAY, WD24 4PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 4PT

COLONIAL WAY, WD24 4PT, Watford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.93 per 1,000 population. This WD24 4PT 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 4PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 4PT, encompassing approximately 2290 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 4PT area, explore the WD24 4PT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD24 4PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Carisbrooke Avenue with total crimes: 1

COLONIAL WAY, WD24 4PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-66.67%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.620.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.86-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-42.86%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.48-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.06600.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1742.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.180.00%
Burglary42.180.00%
Shoplifting31.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.24-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour52.18-61.54%
Other theft12.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.21225.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.6885.71%
Shoplifting75.68600.00%
Vehicle crime43.0633.33%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.17600.00%
Other theft43.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.75-25.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.68-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 202413
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 202413
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20247
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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