MINERVA DRIVE, WD24 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5LD

MINERVA DRIVE, WD24 5LD, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5LD, encompassing approximately 1127 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 2
  • Poundfield with total crimes: 1

MINERVA DRIVE, WD24 5LD 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 offences610.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Burglary10.890.00%

In August 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 offences1222.179.09%
Anti-social behaviour310.6450.00%
Other theft32.660.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%

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 offences1114.1983.33%
Vehicle crime39.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.66-33.33%

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 offences612.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Shoplifting32.660.00%
Other theft12.660.00%
Public order10.890.00%

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 offences511.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%
Drugs11.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.08166.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.660.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In February 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 offences37.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.66-33.33%
Public order11.77-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In January 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 offences59.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.43-25.00%
Public order22.66100.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.8725.00%
Burglary24.43100.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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 offences47.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
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 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 5LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Hudson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poundfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Silver Dell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1