WATFORD ROAD, WD4 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD4 8DY

WATFORD ROAD, WD4 8DY, Dacorum has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This WD4 8DY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD4 postcode area, which has experienced 59 crimes and a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD4 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD4 8DY, encompassing approximately 1077 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

WD4 8DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 1

WATFORD ROAD, WD4 8DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.86-85.71%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-75.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In August 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 offences717.6475.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.71-40.00%
Burglary12.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.57400.00%
Vehicle crime44.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.71-20.00%
Public order23.71-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6425.00%
Public order54.640.00%
Drugs24.640.00%
Robbery21.860.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.71-20.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.1466.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.64100.00%
Public order13.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour37.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.79100.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.86-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.79-50.00%
Public order11.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD4 8DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Orchard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Drugs1