WD24 5FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5FF

WD24 5FF, Watford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.85 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5FF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 5FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5FF, encompassing approximately 2382 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 5FF area, explore the WD24 5FF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WD24 5FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brushrise with total crimes: 8
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ward Road with total crimes: 3

WD24 5FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.87-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.1066.67%
Burglary32.100.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.3775.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.87-41.67%
Burglary32.940.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.43300.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.04166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.36200.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Public order21.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0783.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.62-12.50%
Public order42.94300.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.36-45.45%
Burglary42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.1710.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Burglary41.6833.33%
Vehicle crime21.68-33.33%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft10.84-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1012.5942.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.20300.00%
Other theft41.68300.00%
Vehicle crime31.6850.00%
Burglary31.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7116.67%
Burglary42.9433.33%
Vehicle crime21.68-33.33%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.81-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.52-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.1050.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1727.27%
Anti-social behaviour75.87-46.15%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.62200.00%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.460.00%
Vehicle crime44.620.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
July 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202414
May 20248
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236
September 202314
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 5FF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brushrise
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hudson Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Ward Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silver Dell
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dodd Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Leggatts Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarke Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Evans Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Williamson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. North Western Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Churchfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leaford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1