GARNETT CLOSE, WD24 7GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7GN

GARNETT CLOSE, WD24 7GN, Watford has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.10 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7GN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 7GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7GN, encompassing approximately 914 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 7GN area, explore the WD24 7GN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD24 7GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Harvest End with total crimes: 6
  • Cezanne Road with total crimes: 5

GARNETT CLOSE, WD24 7GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1148.100.00%
Other theft912.03-47.06%
Vehicle crime69.84100.00%
Drugs56.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.4733.33%
Public order44.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.37-81.25%
Burglary13.280.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1761.2230.77%
Anti-social behaviour1618.5933.33%
Violence and sexual offences1117.4922.22%
Vehicle crime312.03-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Shoplifting23.28100.00%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%
Public order11.09-66.67%
Other crime11.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1353.5744.44%
Anti-social behaviour1214.2120.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.1250.00%
Vehicle crime89.8414.29%
Public order38.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.280.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Shoplifting11.09-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1044.8211.11%
Other theft910.93-10.00%
Vehicle crime79.84250.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.65-25.00%
Shoplifting56.56-16.67%
Public order15.47-75.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1050.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.8414.29%
Shoplifting68.75-45.45%
Public order46.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.37200.00%
Vehicle crime23.280.00%
Other crime22.190.00%
Robbery12.190.00%
Drugs11.09-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1145.92175.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.03-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.84-22.22%
Other theft47.65-50.00%
Theft from the person34.3750.00%
Drugs23.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.19100.00%
Possession of weapons12.190.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1042.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.9380.00%
Other theft89.84166.67%
Shoplifting48.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.37100.00%
Burglary22.19-33.33%
Theft from the person22.190.00%
Public order12.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1038.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.93-66.67%
Shoplifting55.47-58.33%
Burglary35.47200.00%
Other theft33.28-72.73%
Vehicle crime23.28-66.67%
Robbery22.190.00%
Theft from the person22.19100.00%
Drugs12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Public order11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1561.22400.00%
Shoplifting1216.4071.43%
Other theft1113.12450.00%
Vehicle crime612.03500.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.56-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson35.47200.00%
Drugs13.280.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1130.61-42.11%
Shoplifting712.03-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences37.65-57.14%
Public order23.28-33.33%
Other theft22.19-50.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-87.50%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1961.22111.11%
Shoplifting920.77-43.75%
Vehicle crime89.8460.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.7575.00%
Other theft47.65-50.00%
Public order34.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.28100.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Drugs11.09-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1655.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour917.49-18.18%
Other theft89.8460.00%
Vehicle crime58.75150.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.47-33.33%
Drugs24.370.00%
Possession of weapons22.190.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1142.640.00%
Shoplifting812.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.750.00%
Other theft56.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.470.00%
Vehicle crime24.370.00%
Public order12.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20238
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 202315
October 20233
September 20237
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202416
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311
September 202319
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202417
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232
September 20234
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237
September 20239
August 202316
July 20238

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Harvest End
    Total6
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cezanne Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tudor Avenue
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Garsmouth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Meriden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. York Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gadswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ley Farm Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1