ST JOHNS ROAD, WD17 1QA, Watford has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.58 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1QA, encompassing approximately 2417 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 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 47.58 | 3.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 12.82 | -3.23% |
| Public order | 10 | 12.41 | -23.08% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.14 | -27.27% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.31 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.90 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.48 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.07 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.65 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.24 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.24 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.24 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | -75.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 55.02 | -20.51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 12.82 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 12.41 | 160.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 5.38 | 71.43% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.96 | -15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.55 | 125.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.48 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.24 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.24 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 50.47 | 8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 16.13 | -34.21% |
| Other theft | 13 | 10.34 | 44.44% |
| Robbery | 8 | 5.38 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.31 | 250.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.90 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.48 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.48 | -54.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.07 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.65 | -70.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.24 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 59.99 | -7.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 15.72 | 9.09% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 14.89 | 1100.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.96 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.55 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.14 | 12.50% |
| Robbery | 8 | 3.72 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 3.31 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.48 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.83 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 52.13 | 24.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 16.96 | 3.12% |
| Public order | 8 | 13.65 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.31 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.31 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.48 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.48 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.07 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.07 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.07 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 41.78 | 57.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 13.65 | -8.57% |
| Robbery | 7 | 13.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.90 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.07 | -61.54% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.65 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.65 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.65 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 39.71 | 29.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 14.48 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 13 | 8.69 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.38 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.90 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.65 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.65 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.65 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.83 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.41 | -83.33% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 47.16 | -43.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 11.17 | -22.58% |
| Other theft | 9 | 9.93 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.72 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.90 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.90 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.48 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.48 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.48 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.07 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.07 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.83 | 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 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 55.44 | -18.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 19.86 | -13.89% |
| Other theft | 12 | 12.82 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.96 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.31 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.31 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.31 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.83 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.83 | -60.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 64.54 | 47.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 24.41 | 16.13% |
| Public order | 11 | 14.89 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.55 | -43.75% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3.72 | -46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.31 | 40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.90 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.07 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.07 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.83 | -87.50% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 59.99 | -4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 16.55 | -26.19% |
| Other theft | 16 | 12.82 | 45.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 6.62 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 6.21 | 700.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.31 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.31 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.90 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.07 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.65 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 57.92 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 17.38 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 17.38 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.96 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 42 |
A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 31 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 36 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 32 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 48 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 42 |
A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
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 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1QA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 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 | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |