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

Overview of Crime in WD24 7PH

BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD24 7PH, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7PH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD24 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD24 7PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7PH, encompassing approximately 1745 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD24 7PH area, explore the WD24 7PH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WD24 7PH area, visit the WD24 7PH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD24 7PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillrise Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Northfield Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Woodmere Avenue with total crimes: 2

BUSHEY MILL LANE, WD24 7PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.02100.00%
Vehicle crime33.44-25.00%
Burglary31.7250.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.17300.00%
Drugs42.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-50.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.16300.00%
Vehicle crime12.29-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.01100.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

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 offences34.58-25.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.45150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.2950.00%
Public order11.720.00%

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 offences67.45500.00%
Vehicle crime23.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.17-12.50%
Other theft34.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Burglary11.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

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 offences89.17100.00%
Burglary34.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-40.00%
Public order11.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.170.00%
Vehicle crime32.870.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hillrise Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Northfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Woodmere Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Knutsford Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1