KNUTSFORD AVENUE, WD24 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7EL

KNUTSFORD AVENUE, WD24 7EL, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7EL 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 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7EL, encompassing approximately 1789 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 7EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Chiswell Court with total crimes: 2
  • Woodmere Avenue with total crimes: 2

KNUTSFORD AVENUE, WD24 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.82400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.79-66.67%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.82100.00%
Vehicle crime33.35-25.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.94300.00%
Drugs42.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-75.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.47300.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery23.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.12-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.26400.00%
Vehicle crime32.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-50.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.26500.00%
Vehicle crime23.35-33.33%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.5950.00%
Vehicle crime31.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-66.67%
Other theft10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1816.67%
Other theft43.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Burglary21.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.82-25.00%
Burglary33.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.470.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Chiswell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Woodmere Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hibbert Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Southwold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1