WD17 1PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 1PW

WD17 1PW, Watford has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.52 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1PW, encompassing approximately 2272 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

WD17 1PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Orphanage Road with total crimes: 7

WD17 1PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3347.5210.00%
Anti-social behaviour2714.52-25.00%
Other theft1011.8825.00%
Shoplifting94.4050.00%
Public order73.96-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.08-61.54%
Other crime52.20400.00%
Bicycle theft32.20-66.67%
Theft from the person21.32-71.43%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.88-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3661.6038.46%
Violence and sexual offences3015.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.20550.00%
Public order115.7237.50%
Vehicle crime104.8411.11%
Bicycle theft94.40200.00%
Other theft83.96-52.94%
Theft from the person73.5216.67%
Shoplifting63.0820.00%
Burglary42.640.00%
Possession of weapons31.76200.00%
Robbery11.32-85.71%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4057.6421.21%
Anti-social behaviour2617.60-33.33%
Other theft1711.4441.67%
Vehicle crime97.48200.00%
Public order83.96-20.00%
Robbery73.520.00%
Theft from the person63.08-25.00%
Shoplifting52.64-68.75%
Burglary42.200.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Bicycle theft31.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3966.88-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences3317.1617.86%
Shoplifting1614.52100.00%
Other theft127.04-20.00%
Bicycle theft125.281100.00%
Public order105.2811.11%
Theft from the person84.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.5240.00%
Robbery73.0840.00%
Drugs33.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Other crime21.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4255.0013.51%
Violence and sexual offences2818.48-9.68%
Other theft1512.32275.00%
Public order96.6080.00%
Shoplifting83.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.520.00%
Robbery52.20-16.67%
Burglary42.20300.00%
Theft from the person31.76-40.00%
Drugs31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3747.0854.17%
Violence and sexual offences3116.28-3.12%
Robbery613.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.64400.00%
Public order52.20400.00%
Theft from the person52.200.00%
Shoplifting42.20-42.86%
Other theft41.76-69.23%
Vehicle crime41.76100.00%
Drugs21.76-33.33%
Other crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3241.8018.52%
Anti-social behaviour2414.08-40.00%
Other theft1310.56116.67%
Shoplifting75.72-30.00%
Theft from the person53.0825.00%
Bicycle theft42.2033.33%
Drugs31.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-75.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-85.71%
Public order10.44-85.71%
Burglary10.44-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4057.2029.03%
Violence and sexual offences2717.60-41.30%
Shoplifting1011.8811.11%
Vehicle crime84.40-11.11%
Public order73.52-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.08-22.22%
Other theft63.08-57.14%
Burglary52.6425.00%
Robbery42.2033.33%
Theft from the person41.76-33.33%
Drugs41.7633.33%
Possession of weapons31.76200.00%
Bicycle theft31.3250.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4664.24-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour3120.24-16.22%
Other theft1413.640.00%
Vehicle crime96.16125.00%
Shoplifting93.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.9650.00%
Public order83.96-33.33%
Theft from the person63.52-25.00%
Burglary42.64-20.00%
Drugs31.7650.00%
Robbery31.32200.00%
Bicycle theft21.32-66.67%
Other crime10.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4869.5229.73%
Anti-social behaviour3721.1242.31%
Other theft1416.28-12.50%
Public order126.1620.00%
Shoplifting125.28100.00%
Theft from the person85.28166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.5220.00%
Bicycle theft62.64-33.33%
Burglary52.64-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Drugs21.76-50.00%
Other crime20.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3759.402.78%
Anti-social behaviour2616.28-10.34%
Other theft1611.4460.00%
Public order107.04100.00%
Bicycle theft94.4050.00%
Burglary93.96350.00%
Shoplifting63.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.20-50.00%
Drugs41.76300.00%
Other crime31.76200.00%
Theft from the person31.320.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3651.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour2915.840.00%
Other theft1012.760.00%
Vehicle crime84.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.520.00%
Shoplifting73.520.00%
Bicycle theft63.080.00%
Public order52.640.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202436
June 202426
May 202439
April 202442
March 202437
February 202424
January 202440
December 202331
November 202337
October 202326
September 202329

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 202412
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 202417
May 202412
April 202415
March 20244
February 202413
January 20246
December 202314
November 202314
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 202416
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 202312
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202430
June 202440
May 202433
April 202428
March 202431
February 202432
January 202427
December 202346
November 202348
October 202337
September 202336

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202413
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Orphanage Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Watford Junction (Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albert Road North
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lord Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Prince Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Albert Road South
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Loates Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Franklin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Woodford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Station Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Exeter Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Queens Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Beechen Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Gaumont Approach
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Verulam Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Monica Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hallam Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Reeds Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Brocklesbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Octavia Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Pankhurst Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1