WD24 5JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5JT

WD24 5JT, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5JT 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 5JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5JT, encompassing approximately 1776 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD24 5JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Leggatts Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 2

WD24 5JT 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.88-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3850.00%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.7625.00%
Other theft38.450.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5771.43%
Vehicle crime36.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.2616.67%
Vehicle crime33.9450.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-33.33%
Burglary11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3850.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Drugs11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.01200.00%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

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
Burglary47.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Public order11.13-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In January 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 offences78.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.94-40.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.820.00%
Other theft22.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.76150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.820.00%
Drugs12.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.320.00%
Vehicle crime42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202412
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
December 20232

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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

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
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Leggatts Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hudson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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