WD24 7UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7UE

WD24 7UE, Watford has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.07 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7UE 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 7UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7UE, encompassing approximately 2983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD24 7UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Buckingham Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cromer Road with total crimes: 5

WD24 7UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0722.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.69-64.29%
Public order41.680.00%
Other theft41.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.39250.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.69-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.35-63.64%
Burglary31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-50.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour1110.06120.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Shoplifting11.34-75.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.02500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.010.00%
Shoplifting41.6833.33%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Public order20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.02-28.57%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.04-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-33.33%
Shoplifting31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.3842.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.3520.00%
Vehicle crime22.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.67-80.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.380.00%
Shoplifting52.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.68-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.68100.00%
Other theft11.34-75.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.73180.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.69133.33%
Other theft42.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.03-37.50%
Burglary31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.680.00%
Other theft52.010.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20244
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
October 20231

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
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Buckingham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cromer Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Northfield Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Yarmouth Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Neston Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St George'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Chiswell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A412
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Halsey Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Southwold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1