BRETT PLACE, WD24 6HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 6HT

BRETT PLACE, WD24 6HT, Watford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This WD24 6HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 6HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 6HT, encompassing approximately 3588 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 6HT area, explore the WD24 6HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD24 6HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Breakspeare Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brighton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brushrise with total crimes: 2

BRETT PLACE, WD24 6HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences96.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5114.29%
Vehicle crime22.23-33.33%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.95-12.50%
Other theft31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.95-25.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.87-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.5116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.95200.00%
Other theft41.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.11100.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 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 offences116.41-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5288.89%
Anti-social behaviour74.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.369.09%
Burglary53.3425.00%
Vehicle crime51.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

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 offences117.25-31.25%
Burglary43.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.08128.57%
Vehicle crime44.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-72.73%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.9237.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.07250.00%
Vehicle crime51.9566.67%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.460.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 202415
May 20249
April 202411
March 202417
February 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 202316
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 6HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Breakspeare Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Brushrise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Beech Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Harebreaks
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Nicholas Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longspring
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Beechwood Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Foxhill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gammons Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Popes Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Thrums
    Total1
    Public order1