ROCHESTER DRIVE, WD25 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9BJ

ROCHESTER DRIVE, WD25 9BJ, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9BJ, encompassing approximately 2337 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilcon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cedar Wood Drive with total crimes: 2

ROCHESTER DRIVE, WD25 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Other theft20.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.56166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.4225.00%
Vehicle crime32.14200.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Other theft31.71200.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57100.00%
Burglary31.71200.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 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 offences86.8460.00%
Vehicle crime33.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-83.33%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.121100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.13150.00%
Other theft32.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.28100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.4233.33%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-60.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-60.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Public order21.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.2766.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.56200.00%
Public order52.570.00%
Other theft42.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-57.14%
Shoplifting21.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.560.00%
Vehicle crime22.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 202312
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
August 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 9BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wilcon Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beken Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rother Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kilby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Biddenham Turn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garston Park Parade
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Crown Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Frelford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1