FOURTH AVENUE, WD25 9QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 9QB

FOURTH AVENUE, WD25 9QB, Watford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This WD25 9QB 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 9QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 9QB, encompassing approximately 3563 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 9QB area, explore the WD25 9QB 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: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WD25 9QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cezanne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Aldbury Close with total crimes: 2

FOURTH AVENUE, WD25 9QB 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.0214.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.68-40.00%
Public order20.84-60.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.98-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.96-16.67%
Burglary51.40150.00%
Public order51.4025.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0315.38%
Other theft84.21-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour62.25-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Vehicle crime51.4025.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Other crime31.1250.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.96110.00%
Other theft185.8963.64%
Violence and sexual offences135.0530.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-42.86%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1114.0310.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.09-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.81-9.09%
Vehicle crime72.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.9633.33%
Public order41.12300.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.9171.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.3737.50%
Other theft103.0925.00%
Vehicle crime32.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.26-11.11%
Other theft82.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.25-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.81-10.00%
Other theft42.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.210.00%
Other theft52.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-60.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.8225.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.53150.00%
Other theft41.40-33.33%
Robbery21.120.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.14-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences82.25-11.11%
Other theft62.25100.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.050.00%
Other theft32.530.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202415
June 202413
May 202410
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202421
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202418
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
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 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Cezanne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Aldbury Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cow Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. The Gossamers
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairfolds
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. The Pelhams
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lea Bushes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ley Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Garston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Amwell Close
    Total1
    Public order1