LEAFORD CRESCENT, WD24 5JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5JG

LEAFORD CRESCENT, WD24 5JG, Watford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5JG 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 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5JG, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leggatts Close with total crimes: 2
  • Churchfields Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gammons Farm Close with total crimes: 1

LEAFORD CRESCENT, WD24 5JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3133.33%
Burglary21.730.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.45-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3314.29%
Burglary53.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%

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 offences710.35133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.020.00%
Public order32.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In May 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 offences33.0250.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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 arson22.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-71.43%
Other theft10.860.00%

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 offences75.61133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.02400.00%
Other theft12.160.00%

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 offences33.45-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.45-33.33%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Burglary21.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.47500.00%
Burglary42.59100.00%
Vehicle crime31.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour34.310.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Leggatts Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Damson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tunnel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1