WD24 7ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7ND

WD24 7ND, Watford has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.60 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7ND 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 7ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7ND, encompassing approximately 1029 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

WD24 7ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • The Turnstones with total crimes: 3
  • York Way with total crimes: 3

WD24 7ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1446.6055.56%
Other theft1113.5983.33%
Violence and sexual offences1110.681000.00%
Shoplifting410.68-42.86%
Public order33.88-62.50%
Drugs22.910.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Possession of weapons11.940.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour937.8780.00%
Public order88.74166.67%
Shoplifting77.770.00%
Other theft66.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime35.83-50.00%
Burglary22.91100.00%
Bicycle theft21.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.94-91.67%
Other crime10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1244.669.09%
Other theft911.65-47.06%
Vehicle crime68.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.83-70.59%
Drugs54.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.8533.33%
Public order33.88200.00%
Burglary12.910.00%
Other crime10.97-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1756.3113.33%
Other theft1716.5130.77%
Violence and sexual offences1116.5122.22%
Criminal damage and arson310.68200.00%
Vehicle crime22.91-71.43%
Other crime21.940.00%
Shoplifting21.94100.00%
Bicycle theft11.940.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1548.5566.67%
Other theft1314.5630.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.6250.00%
Vehicle crime78.7416.67%
Public order36.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.910.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.97-80.00%

In April 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 theft1037.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.7112.50%
Vehicle crime68.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.830.00%
Shoplifting55.83-16.67%
Robbery14.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1040.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.77-25.00%
Shoplifting65.83-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson45.83100.00%
Public order43.880.00%
Vehicle crime23.880.00%
Robbery11.940.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1140.78175.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.68-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences87.7733.33%
Other theft57.77-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Theft from the person21.940.00%
Drugs11.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour933.0180.00%
Other theft88.74166.67%
Violence and sexual offences67.7720.00%
Shoplifting45.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.88100.00%
Burglary21.94-33.33%
Theft from the person21.940.00%
Public order11.940.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences529.13-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour54.85-16.67%
Shoplifting54.85-58.33%
Burglary34.850.00%
Other theft32.91-72.73%
Vehicle crime22.91-75.00%
Robbery21.940.00%
Theft from the person21.94100.00%
Drugs11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1661.17433.33%
Shoplifting1215.5371.43%
Other theft1111.65450.00%
Vehicle crime810.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.77-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson45.83300.00%
Burglary33.88200.00%
Drugs12.910.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1331.070.00%
Shoplifting712.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.800.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 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 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20245
June 202417
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 202412
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 202316
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. The Turnstones
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Widgeon Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Aldbury Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Meriden Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Leander Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kelshall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garnett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1