WD17 1LS, Watford has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.09 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1LS 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 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1LS, encompassing approximately 2242 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 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 61.09 | 24.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 18.28 | 2.78% |
| Public order | 13 | 16.50 | 18.18% |
| Burglary | 9 | 5.80 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.01 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.23 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.23 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.78 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.78 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.45 | -75.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 57.08 | 9.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 16.05 | -2.94% |
| Public order | 11 | 14.72 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.91 | -18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.01 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.57 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.12 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.78 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.78 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.34 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.34 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 64.66 | -19.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 15.16 | 22.22% |
| Public order | 15 | 14.72 | 87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 6.69 | 71.43% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.35 | -35.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.91 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.46 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 3.12 | 500.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.68 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.23 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.34 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.45 | -80.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 61.09 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 18.73 | -35.71% |
| Other theft | 17 | 12.04 | 88.89% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.58 | -38.46% |
| Robbery | 8 | 3.57 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.57 | 133.33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 3.12 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.12 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.68 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.23 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.45 | -92.31% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 71.80 | -6.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 18.73 | -10.64% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 18.73 | 333.33% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.80 | 116.67% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 5.80 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.46 | 12.50% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 4.01 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.12 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.34 | -62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.34 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.34 | -40.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 66.00 | 30.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 20.96 | 45.16% |
| Burglary | 8 | 20.07 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.57 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.57 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.12 | 20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.68 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.68 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.23 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.34 | -33.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 48.61 | -10.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 16.05 | 40.91% |
| Robbery | 9 | 13.82 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.01 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.68 | -68.42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.68 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.23 | 400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.78 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.34 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.89 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 52.18 | 17.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 17.84 | -12.00% |
| Other theft | 19 | 9.81 | 111.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 8.47 | -30.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.12 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.68 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.23 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.34 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.34 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.34 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.89 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.45 | -91.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 60.20 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 15.16 | -26.47% |
| Robbery | 12 | 11.15 | 140.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 5.35 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.46 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.01 | -43.75% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.01 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.12 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.12 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.23 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.34 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 70.46 | -21.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 22.74 | -10.53% |
| Other theft | 16 | 15.16 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 7.14 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.01 | -18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.01 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.57 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.12 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.23 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.23 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.78 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 75.81 | 47.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 28.99 | 22.58% |
| Public order | 11 | 16.95 | 37.50% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.91 | -44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.46 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.57 | 40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 3.12 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.12 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.68 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.23 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.78 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.34 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 70.01 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 19.62 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 13.82 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 7.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 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 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 41 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 42 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 65 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 37 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
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 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 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 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1LS 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |