WD17 1NB, Watford has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.83 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1NB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD17 1NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1NB, encompassing approximately 1786 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 68.83 | 52.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 19.59 | -18.92% |
| Other theft | 13 | 16.79 | 116.67% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 7.27 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.48 | -30.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.92 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.80 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.24 | -55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.24 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.68 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 67.15 | -28.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 20.71 | -20.69% |
| Public order | 10 | 12.87 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 5.60 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.04 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.48 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.92 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.36 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.80 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.80 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.24 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.24 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 81.14 | 15.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 29.10 | -23.68% |
| Other theft | 15 | 16.23 | 87.50% |
| Robbery | 8 | 8.39 | 14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.48 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.92 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.36 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.36 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.80 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.24 | -70.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.68 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 82.82 | 2.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 25.18 | -30.91% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 21.27 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.60 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 5.04 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.48 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.48 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.92 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.80 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.12 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.12 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 88.42 | 52.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 30.78 | 15.79% |
| Other theft | 8 | 24.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 4.48 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.48 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.48 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.92 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.92 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.36 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.80 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.24 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.68 | -40.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 66.59 | 5.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 21.27 | 24.14% |
| Robbery | 10 | 20.15 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.60 | -55.56% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.48 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.36 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.80 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.68 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.68 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.12 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.12 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.56 | 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 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 65.47 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 20.15 | 3.57% |
| Other theft | 18 | 16.23 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 10.07 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.48 | -54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.80 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.24 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.68 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.68 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.68 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.56 | -90.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 70.51 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 17.91 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 15.67 | 10.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 6.16 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.60 | -43.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.04 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.48 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.36 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.36 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.12 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.12 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.56 | 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 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 84.50 | -21.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 26.86 | -11.11% |
| Other theft | 16 | 17.91 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 8.95 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 5.60 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.48 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.92 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.36 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.36 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.24 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.68 | 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 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 82.26 | 56.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 34.14 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 20.15 | -46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.48 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.48 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.36 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.36 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.80 | -69.23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.24 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.24 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.68 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.12 | -85.71% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.56 | 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 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 79.47 | -15.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 21.82 | -41.18% |
| Other theft | 15 | 16.79 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 8.39 | 160.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 7.27 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 5.60 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.92 | -56.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.92 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.36 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.80 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.56 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 88.42 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 28.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 25.74 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.48 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
A total of 422 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 55 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 52 |
| May 2024 | 45 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 38 |
| February 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 48 |
| November 2023 | 61 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1NB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |