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

Overview of Crime in WD25 9DN

WESTLEA AVENUE, WD25 9DN, Watford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.55 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9DN 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 9DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9DN, encompassing approximately 1231 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD25 9DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastlea Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Garsmouth Way with total crimes: 2

WESTLEA AVENUE, WD25 9DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.5550.00%
Public order44.870.00%
Burglary13.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.18-33.33%
Drugs43.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.25-25.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.43-14.29%
Vehicle crime44.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.25-20.00%
Bicycle theft13.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In May 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 behaviour713.80600.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.680.00%
Vehicle crime24.060.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.55-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.060.00%
Shoplifting22.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.86200.00%
Shoplifting47.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-40.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.87150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Robbery11.620.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.120.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Shoplifting21.62100.00%
Public order11.620.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.44-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-90.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.36150.00%
Vehicle crime58.12400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.06300.00%
Burglary23.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-50.00%
Other theft21.620.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.18-33.33%
Shoplifting43.25-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.250.00%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.800.00%
Shoplifting54.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.060.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241

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 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 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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 9DN postcode area is presented below.

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