WD24 7AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7AB

WD24 7AB, Watford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7AB 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 7AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7AB, encompassing approximately 1013 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 7AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillrise Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Woodmere Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WD24 7AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.900.00%
Burglary22.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.86200.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.90-33.33%
Public order11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.900.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.950.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.89500.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.92-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.89500.00%
Other theft15.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.99-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Other theft11.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.8225.00%
Burglary34.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9650.00%
Vehicle crime12.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.900.00%
Burglary13.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 7AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillrise Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Woodmere Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1