WD24 7RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7RS

WD24 7RS, Watford has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.13 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7RS 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 7RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7RS, encompassing approximately 920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

WD24 7RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Harvest End with total crimes: 4
  • Northfield Gardens with total crimes: 2

WD24 7RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft739.13-22.22%
Shoplifting77.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.61-54.55%
Public order55.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.43150.00%
Bicycle theft25.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Other crime12.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-85.71%
Robbery11.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1143.48-8.33%
Other theft911.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime79.78133.33%
Public order47.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.35-25.00%
Drugs23.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-86.67%
Burglary12.170.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1863.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1519.5615.38%
Violence and sexual offences1216.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson413.040.00%
Vehicle crime34.35-66.67%
Robbery23.260.00%
Other crime12.170.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Public order11.09-66.67%
Drugs11.090.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1354.350.00%
Other theft1214.1333.33%
Vehicle crime913.0412.50%
Violence and sexual offences99.7880.00%
Public order39.78200.00%
Burglary23.26100.00%
Shoplifting12.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1347.82116.67%
Other theft914.130.00%
Vehicle crime89.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.70-16.67%
Shoplifting35.4350.00%
Drugs23.260.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Robbery11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft941.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.78-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.520.00%
Vehicle crime25.43100.00%
Robbery22.170.00%
Drugs22.170.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Shoplifting22.17-60.00%
Other crime22.170.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1033.69-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences510.87-44.44%
Shoplifting55.43150.00%
Other theft35.43-50.00%
Theft from the person33.260.00%
Drugs23.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1240.229.09%
Violence and sexual offences913.0450.00%
Other theft69.78100.00%
Vehicle crime36.520.00%
Theft from the person33.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Shoplifting22.17-60.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1143.48175.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.96-53.85%
Burglary56.52150.00%
Shoplifting55.43150.00%
Vehicle crime35.430.00%
Other theft33.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Theft from the person22.17100.00%
Drugs12.17-50.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1344.56225.00%
Other theft914.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.78-63.64%
Vehicle crime34.35200.00%
Burglary23.260.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Drugs22.170.00%
Shoplifting22.17-33.33%
Robbery12.170.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1126.09-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences411.96-55.56%
Other theft34.350.00%
Shoplifting33.26-25.00%
Public order13.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-87.50%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1348.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences914.130.00%
Vehicle crime89.780.00%
Shoplifting48.700.00%
Other theft34.350.00%
Public order33.260.00%
Bicycle theft13.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 202418
May 202412
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 202313
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 202415
May 202413
April 202413
March 20246
February 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 20234
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Harvest End
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 3. Northfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fellowes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cezanne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ley Farm Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bushey Mill Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Garnett Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1