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

Overview of Crime in WD24 7GN

GARNETT CLOSE, WD24 7GN, Watford has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.48 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7GN 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

WD24 7GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Northfield Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • York Way with total crimes: 3

GARNETT CLOSE, WD24 7GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1252.48200.00%
Other theft1113.1283.33%
Anti-social behaviour1112.0383.33%
Public order412.03-50.00%
Shoplifting44.37-42.86%
Vehicle crime24.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order841.54100.00%
Shoplifting78.750.00%
Other theft67.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.56-63.64%
Bicycle theft24.370.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

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 behaviour1961.220.00%
Shoplifting920.770.00%
Vehicle crime89.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.750.00%
Other theft47.650.00%
Public order34.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 202315
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202417
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Northfield Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. York Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gadswell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Garsmouth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cezanne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Aldbury Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cow Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Meriden Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garnett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ley Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1