CECIL STREET, WD24 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5AQ

CECIL STREET, WD24 5AQ, Watford has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5AQ, encompassing approximately 6692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WD24 5AQ 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

CECIL STREET, WD24 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.13-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour101.94-58.33%
Other theft41.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.6033.33%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.67118.18%
Violence and sexual offences163.59-27.27%
Burglary42.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-50.00%
Other theft30.45-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.8246.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.29-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-33.33%
Other theft50.90400.00%
Public order40.7533.33%
Shoplifting30.60-25.00%
Burglary30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.5614.29%
Violence and sexual offences152.39-31.82%
Vehicle crime112.2483.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.6450.00%
Shoplifting41.34-20.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.3110.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.2927.27%
Vehicle crime62.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-14.29%
Shoplifting50.9025.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.9957.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.64600.00%
Shoplifting41.0533.33%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.49-41.67%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Shoplifting30.60200.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.13-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour122.399.09%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-40.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-80.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.5410.00%
Vehicle crime51.6466.67%
Shoplifting50.75150.00%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Burglary30.45200.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.28-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour102.5411.11%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6033.33%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.1338.46%
Anti-social behaviour92.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-77.78%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.320.00%
Vehicle crime91.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.340.00%
Other theft61.340.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
July 202411
June 202416
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202422
June 202415
May 202422
April 202420
March 202410
February 202416
January 202417
December 202317
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232

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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 5AQ 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. Lockhart Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Longspring
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Yarmouth Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Breakspeare Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St George'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Chiswell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Regent Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Leavesden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Jubilee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Diamond Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Popes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A412
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Halsey Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1