BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD24 7PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7PB

BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD24 7PB, Watford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7PB 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 7PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7PB, encompassing approximately 1834 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD24 7PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Northfield Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Chiswell Court with total crimes: 2

BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD24 7PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.81150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.73-50.00%
Burglary22.18-33.33%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In August 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 offences810.91166.67%
Vehicle crime34.36-40.00%
Burglary31.6450.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.27400.00%
Drugs42.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-60.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.63400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18100.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-75.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18-33.33%
Other theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.36-25.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.1850.00%
Public order11.640.00%

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 offences67.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-33.33%
Drugs11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4525.00%
Other theft45.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18200.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Burglary11.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.810.00%
Burglary34.36200.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.36166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.36-57.14%
Public order21.640.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.450.00%
Vehicle crime43.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Northfield Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chiswell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Woodmere Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hibbert Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Southwold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1