CHILCOTT ROAD, WD24 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5LF

CHILCOTT ROAD, WD24 5LF, Watford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5LF, encompassing approximately 2049 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Leaford Court with total crimes: 4

CHILCOTT ROAD, WD24 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.1716.67%
Other theft36.830.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences128.2971.43%
Vehicle crime35.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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 offences79.7616.67%
Vehicle crime33.42200.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%

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 offences65.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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 offences67.81200.00%
Vehicle crime22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences22.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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
Burglary46.83300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-33.33%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 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 offences88.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.90-40.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 behaviour56.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.440.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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
Burglary54.88150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.440.00%
Other crime11.950.00%

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 offences46.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Public order10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.290.00%
Vehicle crime52.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202412
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20235

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Hudson Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leaford Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Silver Dell
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Desmond Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Chilcott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rosecroft Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hampden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rosebriar Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Courtlands Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1