WD17 1PE, Watford has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.84 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1PE 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 1PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1PE, encompassing approximately 2132 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 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 77.84 | -6.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 20.16 | -25.53% |
| Public order | 15 | 16.41 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.03 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 9 | 5.63 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.22 | -57.89% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.75 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.75 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.28 | -30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 3.28 | 75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.28 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.28 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.34 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.94 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 83.00 | 34.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 22.04 | -8.00% |
| Other theft | 21 | 21.57 | 90.91% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 9.85 | 26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 8.91 | -9.09% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.69 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.22 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.34 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.34 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.88 | -69.23% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.88 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.41 | -81.82% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.94 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 87.68 | -29.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 23.45 | -2.78% |
| Public order | 15 | 16.41 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 7.03 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 7.03 | 62.50% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.10 | -45.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.16 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 5.16 | 10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 5.16 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.22 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.34 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 93.78 | 29.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 33.29 | -30.77% |
| Other theft | 20 | 16.88 | 17.65% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 9.38 | -47.37% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.69 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.69 | 11.11% |
| Robbery | 10 | 4.69 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.69 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 4.22 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.75 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.81 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.34 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.41 | 100.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 94.25 | 12.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 25.79 | -25.71% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 24.38 | 46.15% |
| Other theft | 17 | 8.91 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 7.97 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.69 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.22 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 4.22 | 12.50% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.22 | -46.15% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.34 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.88 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.47 | -88.89% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 95.66 | 32.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 32.82 | -9.26% |
| Other theft | 17 | 22.98 | 88.89% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 7.97 | 85.71% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 6.10 | 116.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 6.10 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.22 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 4.22 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.75 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.34 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.88 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.41 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.41 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 80.18 | 8.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 25.32 | 32.50% |
| Robbery | 13 | 24.85 | 550.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 6.10 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.22 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.28 | -69.57% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.28 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.81 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.34 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.88 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.41 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.94 | -60.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 90.97 | 16.28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 23.45 | -2.44% |
| Other theft | 24 | 18.76 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 11.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 10.78 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 5.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.69 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.28 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.34 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.34 | -44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.34 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.34 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.41 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.41 | -83.33% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 89.09 | -31.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 20.16 | 17.14% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 19.22 | 35.29% |
| Other theft | 15 | 10.78 | -46.43% |
| Robbery | 12 | 7.03 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 5.63 | 11.11% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 4.69 | -23.08% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.69 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.22 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.28 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.28 | 20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.81 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.41 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.94 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 98.94 | -5.97% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 29.54 | -32.69% |
| Other theft | 28 | 16.41 | 64.71% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 13.13 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 7.97 | -18.75% |
| Robbery | 9 | 6.10 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.22 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.22 | 80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 4.22 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.81 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.81 | -28.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.34 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.88 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.88 | 50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 99.88 | 45.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 31.42 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 17 | 24.38 | -26.09% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 7.97 | 41.67% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 7.97 | 77.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.50 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.69 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.28 | -54.55% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.34 | -61.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.34 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.34 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.88 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.41 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 90.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 21.57 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 23 | 18.29 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 10.78 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 6.56 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 6.10 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 5.63 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 5.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.22 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.88 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
A total of 637 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 43 |
| August 2024 | 46 |
| July 2024 | 50 |
| June 2024 | 71 |
| May 2024 | 55 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 54 |
| February 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 63 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| October 2023 | 46 |
A total of 535 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 35 |
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 36 |
| May 2024 | 52 |
| April 2024 | 70 |
| March 2024 | 53 |
| February 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 35 |
| November 2023 | 52 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1PE 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 | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 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 | 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 | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 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 | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 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 |
| 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 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| 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 |