WD24 7UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD24 7UF

WD24 7UF, Watford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.80 per 1,000 population. This WD24 7UF 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 7UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD24 7UF, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD24 7UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Buckingham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Yarmouth Road with total crimes: 2

WD24 7UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour1410.80250.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.58-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9550.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences108.1811.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.27-63.64%
Burglary31.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.1383.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96100.00%
Shoplifting11.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.09-14.29%
Vehicle crime63.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.96-25.00%
Shoplifting41.9633.33%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.80180.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.5814.29%
Shoplifting32.620.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.20-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences52.29-28.57%
Shoplifting31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.8637.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.600.00%
Vehicle crime22.29-33.33%
Shoplifting10.65-80.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.62-50.00%
Shoplifting52.29400.00%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Other theft10.98-75.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.46250.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.58166.67%
Other theft42.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.56-63.64%
Burglary41.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-50.00%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.4683.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.60-33.33%
Other theft51.960.00%
Vehicle crime41.64-20.00%
Public order31.3150.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.950.00%
Vehicle crime51.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20244
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 202412
April 202414
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 20234
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

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
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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 3 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Buckingham Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Yarmouth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cromer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bradshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nicholas Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maude Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chiswell Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Northfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bushey Mill Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Parkgate Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Knutsford Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Regal Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1