WESTFIELD AVENUE, WD24 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7HF

WESTFIELD AVENUE, WD24 7HF, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7HF 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 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7HF, encompassing approximately 1392 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD24 7HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Woodmere Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hillrise Avenue with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD AVENUE, WD24 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Burglary411.490.00%
Vehicle crime42.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.87100.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

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 offences25.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.87-33.33%
Other theft11.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

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 behaviour59.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Public order11.440.00%

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 offences69.34200.00%
Vehicle crime24.31-50.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.62300.00%
Shoplifting32.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-66.67%
Burglary11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.4920.00%
Other theft44.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-66.67%
Burglary10.72-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.050.00%
Burglary43.590.00%
Vehicle crime32.87200.00%
Drugs12.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5933.33%
Public order12.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.310.00%
Burglary12.15-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

In August 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary512.930.00%
Other theft43.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.870.00%
Public order22.15100.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson410.770.00%
Vehicle crime42.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.150.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Woodmere Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hillrise Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eastfield Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hibbert Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Regal Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Byron Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Carisbrooke Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1