ALMOND CLOSE, WD24 5FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5FT

ALMOND CLOSE, WD24 5FT, Watford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5FT 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 5FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5FT, encompassing approximately 2482 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD24 5FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Damson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ward Road with total crimes: 3
  • Woodside with total crimes: 1

ALMOND CLOSE, WD24 5FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2528.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.63-33.33%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.820.00%
Public order32.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63150.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-71.43%
Other theft10.810.00%

In March 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 offences75.24133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.82400.00%
Other theft12.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.63-33.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-66.67%
Burglary21.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.25800.00%
Burglary43.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4220.00%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 3 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
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
July 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Damson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ward Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Churchfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leaford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ridge Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Blackley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1