WD17 1NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 1NP

WD17 1NP, Watford has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.63 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1NP 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 1NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1NP, encompassing approximately 1910 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 1NP area, explore the WD17 1NP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

WD17 1NP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12

WD17 1NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3669.6316.13%
Anti-social behaviour3518.85-2.78%
Public order1318.3230.00%
Burglary106.81100.00%
Other theft65.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft53.1425.00%
Possession of weapons52.620.00%
Shoplifting52.62-44.44%
Drugs52.620.00%
Vehicle crime52.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.62-42.86%
Theft from the person22.09-60.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3667.5412.50%
Violence and sexual offences3118.85-11.43%
Other theft1216.230.00%
Public order106.28-28.57%
Shoplifting95.24125.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.71-36.36%
Burglary53.6625.00%
Theft from the person52.62-44.44%
Drugs52.62400.00%
Bicycle theft42.62-33.33%
Other crime32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.57-81.82%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3576.96-23.91%
Anti-social behaviour3218.32-3.03%
Public order1416.75100.00%
Other theft127.33-29.41%
Vehicle crime116.28120.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.76120.00%
Theft from the person95.7612.50%
Bicycle theft64.71500.00%
Robbery53.14-37.50%
Shoplifting42.6233.33%
Burglary42.090.00%
Possession of weapons22.09100.00%
Drugs11.05-83.33%
Other crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4675.3915.00%
Anti-social behaviour3324.08-17.50%
Other theft1717.2888.89%
Robbery88.9014.29%
Theft from the person84.1914.29%
Public order74.19-46.15%
Drugs63.6650.00%
Vehicle crime53.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62-16.67%
Burglary42.62100.00%
Shoplifting32.09-70.00%
Bicycle theft11.57-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4082.72-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences4020.94-14.89%
Bicycle theft1520.94275.00%
Public order137.85116.67%
Shoplifting106.8166.67%
Other theft95.24-18.18%
Robbery74.71-12.50%
Theft from the person73.66-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.660.00%
Drugs43.14-20.00%
Other crime32.090.00%
Burglary21.57-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5284.8240.54%
Violence and sexual offences4727.2323.68%
Other theft1124.6183.33%
Robbery85.76-27.27%
Theft from the person84.19100.00%
Burglary74.190.00%
Public order63.66-14.29%
Shoplifting63.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1450.00%
Drugs53.14400.00%
Bicycle theft42.62100.00%
Vehicle crime22.09-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3864.92-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour3719.9054.17%
Robbery1119.371000.00%
Public order75.76250.00%
Other theft63.66-66.67%
Shoplifting63.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.14-33.33%
Theft from the person42.09300.00%
Vehicle crime42.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons32.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.570.00%
Drugs11.05-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3959.1630.00%
Anti-social behaviour2420.42-4.00%
Other theft1812.5780.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.42-33.33%
Shoplifting53.14-58.33%
Vehicle crime52.62-28.57%
Drugs32.62-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.5750.00%
Burglary31.57-50.00%
Public order21.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.05-60.00%
Theft from the person11.05-50.00%
Robbery10.52-90.91%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3069.63-36.17%
Anti-social behaviour2515.71-32.43%
Shoplifting1213.0920.00%
Robbery116.2837.50%
Other theft105.76-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson95.2450.00%
Drugs74.71133.33%
Vehicle crime73.66133.33%
Burglary63.6620.00%
Public order63.14-40.00%
Bicycle theft53.140.00%
Possession of weapons22.62-33.33%
Theft from the person21.05-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4783.77-28.79%
Anti-social behaviour3724.610.00%
Other theft1919.3772.73%
Shoplifting109.9511.11%
Public order105.2411.11%
Robbery85.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.190.00%
Bicycle theft53.14-44.44%
Burglary52.62-16.67%
Theft from the person42.62-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.090.00%
Drugs31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime31.57-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6691.1040.43%
Anti-social behaviour3734.5519.35%
Other theft1119.37-42.11%
Bicycle theft95.76-43.75%
Shoplifting94.7112.50%
Public order94.710.00%
Theft from the person74.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.66100.00%
Burglary63.14-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.1425.00%
Possession of weapons32.6250.00%
Drugs21.57-75.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Robbery21.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4783.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour3124.610.00%
Other theft1916.230.00%
Bicycle theft169.950.00%
Public order98.380.00%
Shoplifting84.710.00%
Drugs84.190.00%
Burglary74.190.00%
Vehicle crime43.660.00%
Theft from the person42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Robbery21.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202436
July 202432
June 202433
May 202440
April 202452
March 202437
February 202424
January 202425
December 202337
November 202337
October 202331

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 202415
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202316

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.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
July 202435
June 202446
May 202440
April 202447
March 202438
February 202439
January 202430
December 202347
November 202366
October 202347

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 20247
May 202413
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20241
January 202411
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202417
May 20249
April 202411
March 20246
February 202418
January 202410
December 202319
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wells Yard
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Gartlet Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Upton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Peace Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Albert Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Gaumont Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Woodford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Verulam Passage
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A411
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Watford House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rosslyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Halsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Albert Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1