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

Overview of Crime in WD24 5JJ

GAMMONS LANE, WD24 5JJ, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 5JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5JJ, encompassing approximately 2683 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Leaford Court with total crimes: 4
  • Desmond Road with total crimes: 3

GAMMONS LANE, WD24 5JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.8375.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.61-53.85%
Other theft42.240.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3262.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.85-42.86%
Burglary41.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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 offences811.9314.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.9840.00%
Public order42.6133.33%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 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 offences76.71133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.61400.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In April 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 offences34.47-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-83.33%

In March 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 offences75.5975.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.61100.00%
Public order12.240.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.73-33.33%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.45-11.11%
Other theft32.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Burglary11.12-83.33%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.83200.00%
Burglary63.35100.00%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.22300.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241

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
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hudson Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leaford Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Desmond Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Chilcott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Williamson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Baxter Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ward Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rosebriar Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gammons Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1