WD24 4YP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 4YP

WD24 4YP, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This WD24 4YP 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 4YP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 4YP, encompassing approximately 1848 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD24 4YP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chiswell Court with total crimes: 2
  • Hibbert Avenue with total crimes: 2

WD24 4YP 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.95150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.650.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary49.20300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-20.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour67.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.2525.00%
Shoplifting22.70100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.65-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9575.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.79-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.250.00%
Burglary32.160.00%
Shoplifting31.620.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.16-40.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.61600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.7920.00%
Vehicle crime53.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7033.33%
Other theft22.16-60.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.7050.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.95-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.790.00%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 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 2 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
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 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 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 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chiswell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Hibbert Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Carisbrooke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Norbury Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Radlett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1