ST ALBANS ROAD, WD17 1BQ, Watford has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.00 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD17 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1BQ, encompassing approximately 2264 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 53.00 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 17.67 | -6.25% |
| Public order | 11 | 13.25 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.86 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.98 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.65 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.21 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.77 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.77 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.77 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.77 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.44 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | -75.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 51.24 | 10.34% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 14.13 | 3.45% |
| Public order | 10 | 13.25 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.42 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.53 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.09 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.77 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.77 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.77 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.33 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.33 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.33 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.44 | -75.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 56.09 | -25.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 12.81 | 20.83% |
| Public order | 14 | 12.81 | 180.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.18 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.42 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.42 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.65 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.77 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.33 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.44 | -80.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 53.89 | 2.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 17.23 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 14 | 10.60 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 6.18 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.53 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.65 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.65 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.65 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.21 | -54.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.21 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.77 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.44 | -90.91% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 66.25 | -2.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 18.55 | 2.70% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 16.78 | 450.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.86 | 83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.86 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.42 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 3.53 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.09 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.09 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.21 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.77 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.33 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 57.86 | 48.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 18.99 | 12.12% |
| Other theft | 8 | 16.34 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.09 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.65 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.65 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.21 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.21 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.21 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.88 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 42.84 | -8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 14.58 | 45.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 12.81 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.09 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.65 | -62.50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.77 | -57.14% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.33 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.88 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 44.17 | 24.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 15.90 | -13.04% |
| Other theft | 16 | 8.83 | 77.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 3.09 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.77 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.77 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.33 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.33 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.88 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.44 | -85.71% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.44 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.44 | -83.33% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 51.68 | -39.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 12.81 | -23.33% |
| Other theft | 9 | 10.16 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.98 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.09 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.09 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.09 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.09 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.65 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.65 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.21 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.21 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.33 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 61.84 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 21.20 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 15 | 13.25 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 6.63 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.53 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.53 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.53 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.21 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.21 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.33 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.33 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.88 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 70.23 | 57.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 26.50 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 15.46 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.42 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.42 | -46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.53 | 40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.09 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.65 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.21 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.33 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.88 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 61.39 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 16.78 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 13.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 6.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 48 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1BQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |