WD24 7NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7NF

WD24 7NF, Watford has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.14 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7NF 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 7NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7NF, encompassing approximately 940 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

WD24 7NF 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 7NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1653.1477.78%
Other theft1117.0083.33%
Violence and sexual offences1111.691000.00%
Shoplifting411.69-42.86%
Public order34.25-66.67%
Drugs23.190.00%
Burglary22.13100.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order941.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.5680.00%
Shoplifting79.560.00%
Other theft67.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft26.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.13-93.75%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-75.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1653.1445.45%
Other theft917.00-47.06%
Vehicle crime69.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.38-76.19%
Drugs55.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.3133.33%
Public order34.25200.00%
Burglary13.190.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2166.9540.00%
Other theft1722.3230.77%
Violence and sexual offences1118.0722.22%
Vehicle crime411.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.2550.00%
Shoplifting23.19100.00%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

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 behaviour1554.2050.00%
Other theft1315.9444.44%
Violence and sexual offences913.8212.50%
Vehicle crime89.5633.33%
Public order28.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-50.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Shoplifting11.06-80.00%

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 behaviour1047.8211.11%
Other theft910.63-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.5614.29%
Vehicle crime68.50200.00%
Shoplifting56.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.310.00%
Robbery14.250.00%
Public order11.06-75.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

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 theft1047.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.56-22.22%
Shoplifting67.44-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson46.38100.00%
Public order44.25300.00%
Vehicle crime24.250.00%
Robbery12.130.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

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
Shoplifting1147.82175.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.560.00%
Other theft49.56-50.00%
Drugs24.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime22.13100.00%
Theft from the person22.130.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour939.32-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences99.5680.00%
Other theft89.56166.67%
Shoplifting48.50-20.00%
Burglary24.250.00%
Theft from the person22.130.00%
Public order12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1137.2083.33%
Violence and sexual offences511.69-68.75%
Shoplifting55.31-58.33%
Other theft35.31-72.73%
Vehicle crime23.19-75.00%
Robbery22.130.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Theft from the person22.13100.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-75.00%
Public order11.060.00%

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 offences1665.89433.33%
Shoplifting1217.0071.43%
Other theft1112.75450.00%
Vehicle crime811.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.50-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson46.38300.00%
Burglary24.25100.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1434.01-33.33%
Shoplifting714.88-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences37.44-62.50%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Other theft22.13-50.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2155.260.00%
Shoplifting922.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.560.00%
Other theft48.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.250.00%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20242
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 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20245
June 202421
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 202316
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 3 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD24 7NF 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. The Pelhams
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garnett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ley Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1