WD17 1DL, Watford has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.22 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1DL, encompassing approximately 2524 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, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 18.22 | -30.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 6.34 | -29.41% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 4.75 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.58 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.19 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.79 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.40 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 26.15 | 4.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 9.11 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 6.73 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.98 | -37.50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.98 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.58 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.19 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.79 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 32.88 | 83.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 8.72 | 70.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.73 | 233.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.96 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.96 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.98 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.79 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 19.81 | -47.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 4.75 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.96 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.98 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.98 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.58 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.19 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.79 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 32.09 | -14.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 9.11 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 7.92 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.57 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.17 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 26.54 | 125.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 10.70 | 45.45% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.34 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.17 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.98 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 15.45 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 4.75 | -26.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.36 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | -71.43% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.79 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 19.41 | -11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 5.94 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.75 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.17 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.77 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.79 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 24.56 | -29.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 6.73 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.55 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.77 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.58 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 26.94 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 9.51 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 7.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.38 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.58 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.58 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 31.69 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 10.70 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.34 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.96 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.38 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.98 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.98 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 31.69 | 35.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 10.70 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 9 | 7.13 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.38 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.58 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.58 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 25.35 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7.92 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1DL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |