FIRST AVENUE, WD25 9PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9PS

FIRST AVENUE, WD25 9PS, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9PS 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 (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 9PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9PS, encompassing approximately 2823 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WD25 9PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cezanne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cow Lane with total crimes: 2

FIRST AVENUE, WD25 9PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.4414.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Shoplifting21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.98-38.46%
Other theft72.83-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour62.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1717.7154.55%
Violence and sexual offences136.02116.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.6066.67%
Vehicle crime33.54-50.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.4010.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.90-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.1320.00%
Vehicle crime62.13100.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.40150.00%
Other theft103.5425.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.56166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-42.86%
Robbery21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 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 behaviour79.56-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.48-54.55%
Other theft31.77-40.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.63266.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.9014.29%
Other theft52.8325.00%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Theft from the person21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.79133.33%
Other theft42.48-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.38100.00%
Vehicle crime42.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-50.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-80.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

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 behaviour67.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.130.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202413
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202417
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Cezanne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cow Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ley Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Medway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1