DAMSON CLOSE, WD24 5JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5JY

DAMSON CLOSE, WD24 5JY, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5JY 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 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5JY, encompassing approximately 2609 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ashby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brett Place with total crimes: 2

DAMSON CLOSE, WD24 5JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.21133.33%
Other theft22.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

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 offences32.68-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.07-66.67%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Public order20.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.30400.00%
Public order21.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.98-20.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 offences33.45-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-33.33%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.36-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.680.00%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%

In November 2023, 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 offences108.050.00%
Vehicle crime43.830.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brett Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Damson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tunnel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1