WD24 5FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5FJ

WD24 5FJ, Watford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5FJ 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 5FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5FJ, encompassing approximately 2748 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ward Road with total crimes: 3
  • Silver Dell with total crimes: 3

WD24 5FJ 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 Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.73100.00%
Burglary35.09200.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 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 offences87.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.91200.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.190.00%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-50.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In March 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 offences64.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1833.33%
Public order11.460.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.55-37.50%
Burglary41.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In December 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 offences77.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.55400.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Burglary11.09-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.7366.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.8225.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-50.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5560.00%
Vehicle crime32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-77.78%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2023, 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 behaviour65.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20239
July 20236

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 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20238
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hudson Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Ward Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Silver Dell
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Williamson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. North Western Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Churchfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leaford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ridge Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1