ROSEBRIAR WALK, WD24 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5LJ

ROSEBRIAR WALK, WD24 5LJ, Watford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.58 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5LJ, encompassing approximately 1988 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5LJ 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

ROSEBRIAR WALK, WD24 5LJ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.04100.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 offences129.0571.43%
Vehicle crime36.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In June 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 offences710.5616.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.04-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.0233.33%
Public order22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

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 offences78.55133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.02-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In February 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 offences58.55-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.5133.33%
Burglary32.01200.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences78.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.0675.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.520.00%
Other theft32.510.00%
Burglary11.51-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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
Burglary55.0366.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Other crime12.010.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences46.03-33.33%
Burglary32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.550.00%
Vehicle crime33.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 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 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

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
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 5LJ 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. Gadeside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Baxter Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rosebriar Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Courtlands Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1