ELM GROVE, WD24 5NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5NA

ELM GROVE, WD24 5NA, Watford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5NA 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 5NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5NA, encompassing approximately 2844 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WD24 5NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brushrise with total crimes: 8
  • Damson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3

ELM GROVE, WD24 5NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.52-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.5240.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.46200.00%
Burglary22.11100.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.1125.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.14166.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.630.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.49-9.09%
Burglary53.5225.00%
Vehicle crime51.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.44-8.33%
Burglary43.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.14200.00%
Vehicle crime54.22150.00%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-70.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.73150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.52300.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.68-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-25.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.570.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 20234
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 202416
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 20234
September 20231
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brushrise
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Damson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Beech Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Foxhill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Woodside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Churchfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leaford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Brett Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chestnut Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Middle Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Harebreaks
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1