WD24 7ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7ER

WD24 7ER, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7ER 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 7ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7ER, encompassing approximately 1596 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 7ER area, explore the WD24 7ER Area information page.
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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)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD24 7ER 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
  • Hibbert Avenue with total crimes: 2

WD24 7ER 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.52400.00%
Other theft33.1350.00%
Burglary21.88-33.33%
Drugs11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.65150.00%
Vehicle crime33.13-25.00%
Burglary31.88-25.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.770.00%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.510.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.010.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.880.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.14400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.13200.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.01-33.33%
Other theft21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.52200.00%
Shoplifting31.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.8950.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Burglary21.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.88-50.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Public order12.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 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

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 7ER 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. Hibbert Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Carisbrooke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1