WD24 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5SL

WD24 5SL, Watford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5SL, encompassing approximately 2920 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brushrise with total crimes: 5
  • Baxter Road with total crimes: 2
  • Leggatts Close with total crimes: 2

WD24 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.51120.00%
Vehicle crime23.77-33.33%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.5116.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.40-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9310.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.77-14.29%
Burglary32.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 offences1012.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.42-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.40100.00%
Public order41.37100.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.48-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.080.00%
Public order22.740.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.74-57.14%
Burglary42.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In January 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 offences1410.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Burglary41.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime31.3750.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.25-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.42300.00%
Other theft41.370.00%
Burglary31.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-50.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.53175.00%
Vehicle crime43.770.00%
Burglary41.3733.33%
Other crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.850.00%
Vehicle crime42.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.370.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 202414
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Brushrise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Baxter Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Leggatts Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Damson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tunnel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1