WD17 1PW, Watford has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.92 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1PW 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 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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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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 51.92 | 3.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 14.96 | 18.52% |
| Public order | 12 | 14.08 | 71.43% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.28 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 4.84 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.76 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.76 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.76 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.76 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.32 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.32 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.32 | -80.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 47.52 | 10.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 14.52 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 11.88 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 4.40 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.96 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.08 | -61.54% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.20 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.20 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.32 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.88 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.88 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.88 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.88 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 61.60 | 38.46% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 15.84 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 13.20 | 550.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.72 | 37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.84 | 11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 4.40 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.96 | -52.94% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 3.52 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.08 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.76 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.32 | -85.71% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.44 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 57.64 | 21.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 17.60 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 17 | 11.44 | 41.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 7.48 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.96 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.08 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.64 | -68.75% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.32 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.32 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 66.88 | -7.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 17.16 | 17.86% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 14.52 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.04 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 5.28 | 1100.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.28 | 11.11% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 4.40 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.52 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.08 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.08 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.32 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 55.00 | 13.51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 18.48 | -9.68% |
| Other theft | 15 | 12.32 | 275.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.60 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.96 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.52 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.20 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.20 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.76 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.32 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.32 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 47.08 | 54.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 16.28 | -3.12% |
| Robbery | 6 | 13.64 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.64 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.20 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.20 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.76 | -69.23% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.76 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.76 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.44 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 41.80 | 18.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 14.08 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 10.56 | 116.67% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 5.72 | -30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.08 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.20 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.76 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.32 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.88 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.44 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.44 | -85.71% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.44 | -85.71% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.44 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 57.20 | 29.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 17.60 | -41.30% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 11.88 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.40 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.52 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.08 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.08 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.64 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.20 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.76 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.76 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.76 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.32 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.32 | 100.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 64.24 | -4.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 20.24 | -16.22% |
| Other theft | 14 | 13.64 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.16 | 125.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.96 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.96 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.96 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.52 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.64 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.76 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.32 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.32 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.88 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 69.52 | 29.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 21.12 | 42.31% |
| Other theft | 14 | 16.28 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.16 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 5.28 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 5.28 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.52 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.64 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.64 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.76 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.88 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.88 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 59.40 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 16.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 11.44 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 7.04 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 4.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 3.96 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.96 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.76 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 34 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 40 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 32 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 36 |
| June 2024 | 26 |
| May 2024 | 39 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 37 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1PW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |