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

Overview of Crime in WD7 8LE

WATFORD ROAD, WD7 8LE, Hertsmere has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This WD7 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD7 8LE, encompassing approximately 1480 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD7 8LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Scotscraig with total crimes: 1
  • Gills Hill with total crimes: 1

WATFORD ROAD, WD7 8LE 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 Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.730.00%
Drugs22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.680.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.050.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.70200.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.400.00%
Other crime22.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.680.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.030.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.08400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-80.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.7366.67%
Public order13.380.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.030.00%
Burglary12.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penne Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Scotscraig
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gills Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Folly Pathway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Gills Hill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1