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

Overview of Crime in WD24 5GX

COURTLANDS CLOSE, WD24 5GX, Watford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5GX 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 5GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5GX, encompassing approximately 1291 residents.

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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)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD24 5GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 2
  • Poundfield with total crimes: 1
  • Studio Tour Drive with total crimes: 1

COURTLANDS CLOSE, WD24 5GX 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.970.00%
Other theft22.32-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.48-40.00%
Other theft54.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.87200.00%
Shoplifting22.320.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.84100.00%
Vehicle crime37.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.6125.00%
Shoplifting43.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In May 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 offences47.74-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Drugs12.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

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 offences712.38133.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.4250.00%
Drugs22.320.00%
Public order11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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 offences35.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Public order10.770.00%

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 offences412.38-33.33%
Burglary43.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.10-33.33%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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 offences69.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.64-25.00%
Public order22.32100.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

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 offences410.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Other theft23.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.100.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.290.00%
Burglary24.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Public order10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
February 20242
November 20231

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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 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 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
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5GX postcode area is presented below.

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