WATFORD ROAD, WD7 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD7 8LA

WATFORD ROAD, WD7 8LA, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This WD7 8LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD7 postcode area, which has experienced 51 crimes and a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD7 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 8LA, encompassing approximately 2185 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD7 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5183 with total crimes: 2
  • Slade Court with total crimes: 2
  • Penne Close with total crimes: 2

WATFORD ROAD, WD7 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.95-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4175.00%
Other theft23.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.75-55.56%
Public order31.83200.00%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.78350.00%
Burglary24.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.3233.33%
Vehicle crime31.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.37-66.67%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-25.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-80.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.830.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-25.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.29-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.92-75.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.27700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.66600.00%
Vehicle crime53.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-50.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD7 8LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5183
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Slade Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Penne Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Woodlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Letchmore Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Radlett
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Scotscraig
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gills Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1