WD24 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5LS

WD24 5LS, Watford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5LS, encompassing approximately 1971 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD24 5LS 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

WD24 5LS 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1383.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.04-25.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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 offences67.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.0433.33%
Public order22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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 offences78.12133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour45.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-25.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.6233.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-42.86%
Burglary42.03300.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences78.12-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-40.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.68125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Burglary11.01-75.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-42.86%
Other theft12.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1216.67%
Burglary43.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences68.62200.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-60.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.540.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.580.00%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 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 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 5LS 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. Poundfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Evans Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. North Western Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1