GOODWOOD AVENUE, WD24 5LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5LB

GOODWOOD AVENUE, WD24 5LB, Watford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.55 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 5LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5LB, encompassing approximately 1107 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD24 5LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Silver Dell with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

GOODWOOD AVENUE, WD24 5LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.5583.33%
Vehicle crime39.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.71-66.67%

In June 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 offences613.5520.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.420.00%
Shoplifting32.710.00%
Other theft12.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.520.00%
Vehicle crime22.710.00%
Drugs11.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In April 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 offences714.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.3250.00%
Vehicle crime22.710.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.74-33.33%
Burglary33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.71-33.33%
Public order11.81-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In January 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 offences610.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.42-25.00%
Public order22.71100.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.610.00%
Other theft23.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences48.130.00%
Burglary23.61100.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.900.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-40.00%
Other theft22.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81100.00%
Drugs11.810.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.230.00%
Other theft24.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hudson Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Silver Dell
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poundfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1