WD24 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5LS

WD24 5LS, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5LS, encompassing approximately 1971 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 5LS area, explore the WD24 5LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baxter Road with total crimes: 2
  • Leggatts Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 2

WD24 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-25.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In August 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 offences69.64-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour43.0433.33%
Other theft32.030.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

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 offences78.120.00%
Burglary43.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Baxter Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Leggatts Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hudson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poundfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Evans Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Silver Dell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1