WD17 1BS, Watford has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.89 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1BS 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 1BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1BS, encompassing approximately 1829 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 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 74.89 | 11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 21.87 | -19.44% |
| Public order | 12 | 15.85 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 6.56 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.47 | -43.75% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.92 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 3.28 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.28 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.28 | 400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.73 | -64.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.73 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.73 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 77.08 | 38.46% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 19.68 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 19.68 | 128.57% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 8.75 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.65 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.92 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.37 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.73 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.19 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.19 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.19 | -81.82% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.09 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 78.72 | -31.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 21.87 | -13.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 14.21 | 57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 6.01 | 83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 6.01 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.47 | 11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 5.47 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.92 | -65.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.83 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.83 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.73 | -37.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.73 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.09 | -83.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 89.65 | 20.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 31.71 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 20 | 16.40 | 81.82% |
| Public order | 9 | 10.93 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 4.92 | 14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.37 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.83 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.83 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.28 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.28 | -68.75% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.73 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.19 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 90.74 | 6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 26.24 | -27.59% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 22.96 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 8.75 | -31.25% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.01 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.92 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.37 | 166.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.83 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.73 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.64 | -77.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.09 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 95.66 | 52.63% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 31.71 | 7.14% |
| Other theft | 16 | 24.60 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 8.75 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 5.47 | 125.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.92 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.92 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.83 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.28 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.73 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.19 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.64 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 70.52 | 7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 22.96 | 11.76% |
| Robbery | 10 | 20.77 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.47 | -63.64% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.37 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.28 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.28 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.73 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.64 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.64 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.09 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 74.89 | 18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 21.32 | 9.68% |
| Other theft | 22 | 18.59 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 12.03 | -11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.37 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.37 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.73 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.19 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.64 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.64 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.64 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.09 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.09 | -90.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 77.08 | -35.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 18.04 | -6.06% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 16.95 | 27.27% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.65 | -29.41% |
| Robbery | 10 | 6.56 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.47 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.92 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.28 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.28 | -37.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.73 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.09 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.09 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.09 | -85.71% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 89.10 | -19.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 27.88 | -19.51% |
| Other theft | 17 | 18.04 | 41.67% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 9.29 | -21.43% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.01 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 4.37 | 700.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.28 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.28 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.64 | -25.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 94.02 | 61.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 34.44 | 24.24% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 22.41 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.65 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 6.56 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.83 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.28 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.28 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.73 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.19 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.19 | -69.23% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.19 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.64 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 84.73 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 21.32 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 18.04 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 8.75 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 7.11 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.73 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| March 2024 | 38 |
| February 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 40 |
| June 2024 | 58 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 42 |
| February 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 63 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1BS 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 | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 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 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 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 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |