DOUGLAS AVENUE, WD24 7LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7LT

DOUGLAS AVENUE, WD24 7LT, Watford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.37 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7LT 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 7LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7LT, encompassing approximately 1212 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD24 7LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Woodmere Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Widgeon Way with total crimes: 2

DOUGLAS AVENUE, WD24 7LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft312.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4750.00%
Burglary32.470.00%
Drugs22.470.00%
Theft from the person11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.5425.00%
Burglary34.1250.00%
Vehicle crime22.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Public order11.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime414.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.30-20.00%
Drugs43.30300.00%
Burglary23.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-60.00%
Public order21.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.12-16.67%
Vehicle crime34.120.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.37500.00%
Vehicle crime34.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.470.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.42-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Robbery11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7233.33%
Vehicle crime36.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.47-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.37500.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.95200.00%
Other theft22.47100.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.89-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour24.95100.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.9683.33%
Vehicle crime49.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.30200.00%
Burglary32.470.00%
Drugs12.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.950.00%
Public order14.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Woodmere Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Widgeon Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Meriden Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Leander Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kelshall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1