WESTLEA AVENUE, WD25 9DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9DJ

WESTLEA AVENUE, WD25 9DJ, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 9DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9DJ, encompassing approximately 1979 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 9DJ area, explore the WD25 9DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WD25 9DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfolds with total crimes: 3
  • Eastlea Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WESTLEA AVENUE, WD25 9DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.0875.00%
Public order43.5433.33%
Burglary32.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.54-60.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Public order32.02200.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In June 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 behaviour1013.6425.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.53100.00%
Bicycle theft12.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Public order11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.09-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-60.00%
Shoplifting21.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.53100.00%
Shoplifting42.02-33.33%
Drugs22.020.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.10200.00%
Shoplifting63.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-33.33%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-71.43%
Other crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Shoplifting10.51-90.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.17150.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.0540.00%
Vehicle crime53.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.53300.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Other theft21.01100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.61-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences53.03400.00%
Shoplifting42.53-20.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.620.00%
Shoplifting55.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.530.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 WD25 9DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fairfolds
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Eastlea Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Garsmouth Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. North Western Avenue Colne Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Westlea Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kelshall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Butterwick
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alma Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. York Way
    Total1
    Public order1