WD17 1GA, Watford has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 99.45 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1GA 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 1GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1GA, encompassing approximately 1447 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 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 99.45 | 7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 29.01 | -29.55% |
| Public order | 12 | 21.41 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 8.29 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 6.91 | -52.63% |
| Drugs | 8 | 6.22 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 5.53 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 4.14 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.14 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 4.14 | 400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.45 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.45 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.69 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 109.81 | 37.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 30.39 | -18.75% |
| Other theft | 19 | 26.93 | 137.50% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 13.12 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 10 | 10.36 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.91 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 5.53 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.45 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.45 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.76 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.07 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.38 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 109.81 | -21.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 33.15 | -8.57% |
| Public order | 12 | 22.10 | 9.09% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 8.29 | 42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 6.91 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.22 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 6.22 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.22 | -55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.53 | -30.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.83 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.14 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.45 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.38 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 122.24 | 12.96% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 42.13 | -27.08% |
| Other theft | 18 | 24.17 | 38.46% |
| Public order | 11 | 12.43 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 7.60 | 233.33% |
| Robbery | 8 | 6.91 | 14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 5.53 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.83 | -22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.83 | -64.71% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.14 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.14 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.76 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 126.38 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 37.29 | -23.81% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 33.15 | 54.55% |
| Other theft | 13 | 11.74 | -23.53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 8.98 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.22 | 350.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 6.22 | 166.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 5.53 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.83 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.45 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.76 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.07 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.07 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 127.77 | 43.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 43.51 | -4.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 33.15 | 70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 11.74 | 83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 7.60 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 6.22 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 6.22 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.14 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.14 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.45 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.76 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.07 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.38 | -33.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 107.74 | 19.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 34.53 | 25.71% |
| Robbery | 11 | 30.39 | 1000.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 7.60 | 233.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.91 | -47.37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.91 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.83 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 4.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.76 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.07 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.07 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.38 | -33.33% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 98.76 | -6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 29.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 19 | 24.17 | 46.15% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 13.12 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.22 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 5.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.45 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.76 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.76 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.76 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.07 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.07 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.07 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.07 | -91.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 113.26 | -18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 31.08 | -2.78% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 24.17 | 36.36% |
| Other theft | 13 | 10.36 | -35.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 8.98 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 8.29 | 42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.91 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 5.53 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.83 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.14 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.45 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.07 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.38 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.38 | -85.71% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 121.55 | -9.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 37.98 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 20 | 24.86 | 81.82% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 13.81 | -21.43% |
| Robbery | 9 | 7.60 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.22 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 5.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.83 | 16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.83 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.45 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.45 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.76 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.76 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.76 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 118.10 | 52.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 42.13 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 29.01 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 9.67 | -26.67% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 7.60 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.14 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.14 | -54.55% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.45 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.45 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.76 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.76 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.07 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 108.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 27.63 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 24.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 10.36 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 9.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 7.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.45 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.45 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 42 |
| August 2024 | 39 |
| July 2024 | 48 |
| June 2024 | 61 |
| May 2024 | 54 |
| April 2024 | 48 |
| March 2024 | 50 |
| February 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 61 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
A total of 480 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 44 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| April 2024 | 63 |
| March 2024 | 44 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
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 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 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 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 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| 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 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1GA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |