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

Overview of Crime in WD24 5GN

COURTLANDS CLOSE, WD24 5GN, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5GN 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 5GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5GN, encompassing approximately 1458 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD24 5GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leggatts Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 2
  • Poundfield with total crimes: 1

COURTLANDS CLOSE, WD24 5GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.540.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.37-66.67%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In August 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 offences612.34-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour34.1150.00%
Other theft32.060.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6683.33%
Vehicle crime37.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%

In June 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 offences612.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.11-25.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.06100.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.1133.33%
Public order12.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In April 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 offences710.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.800.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.29-33.33%
Burglary42.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.740.00%
Public order12.06-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

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 offences69.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.11-25.00%
Public order22.06100.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences612.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Other theft32.740.00%
Burglary12.06-66.67%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.49-33.33%
Burglary32.740.00%
Other crime12.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.600.00%
Burglary34.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20233

A total of 7 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
July 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leggatts Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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