WD24 5TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 5TY

WD24 5TY, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This WD24 5TY 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 5TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 5TY, encompassing approximately 3276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD24 5TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longspring with total crimes: 3
  • Churchfields Road with total crimes: 2
  • Breakspeare Close with total crimes: 2

WD24 5TY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.05-28.57%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.80-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.4440.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.16-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.83-28.57%
Public order31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4440.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.55-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.58100.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-50.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.33-9.09%
Vehicle crime43.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Burglary30.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences116.71-8.33%
Burglary43.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22300.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%

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 offences127.94200.00%
Vehicle crime53.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-70.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 behaviour107.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249
March 202415
February 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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 5TY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longspring
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Breakspeare Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brett Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beech Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Damson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tunnel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jubilee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Diamond Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1