COURTLANDS CLOSE, WD24 5GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5GL

COURTLANDS CLOSE, WD24 5GL, Watford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5GL 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 5GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5GL, encompassing approximately 1279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD24 5GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 2
  • Poundfield with total crimes: 1

COURTLANDS CLOSE, WD24 5GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.690.00%
Other theft22.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.38200.00%
Other theft32.340.00%
Public order22.340.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.5071.43%
Vehicle crime39.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.0616.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.470.00%
Shoplifting32.340.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Drugs11.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.6950.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences35.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.130.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Public order12.34-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.69-25.00%
Public order22.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.130.00%
Other theft23.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.03-40.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Drugs12.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.380.00%
Burglary33.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Hudson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poundfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Silver Dell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1