GAMMONS LANE, WD24 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5JH

GAMMONS LANE, WD24 5JH, Watford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5JH, encompassing approximately 2707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5JH 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
  • Brett Place with total crimes: 2

GAMMONS LANE, WD24 5JH 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.80100.00%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.6966.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-75.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 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 offences127.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.43-57.14%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.34-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.96250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59300.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6580.00%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.43-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96300.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3942.86%
Vehicle crime43.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.65-22.22%
Burglary42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

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 offences97.39125.00%
Burglary43.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-71.43%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.130.00%
Vehicle crime52.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.850.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 5JH postcode area is presented below.

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