ST ALBANS ROAD, WD17 1RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 1RA

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD17 1RA, Watford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.35 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1RA 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 1RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1RA, encompassing approximately 2629 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD17 1RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Westland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

ST ALBANS ROAD, WD17 1RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.35-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences125.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.5650.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Burglary21.14-60.00%
Drugs20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.76-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2123.9510.53%
Violence and sexual offences167.98-5.88%
Burglary56.080.00%
Public order51.90-37.50%
Other crime41.90300.00%
Drugs31.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Other theft20.76-80.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1929.6672.73%
Violence and sexual offences177.2270.00%
Other theft106.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.80200.00%
Public order83.42166.67%
Vehicle crime53.040.00%
Possession of weapons31.90200.00%
Shoplifting31.1450.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.87-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences104.18-41.18%
Vehicle crime53.8066.67%
Burglary41.90100.00%
Other theft41.520.00%
Public order31.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1827.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.846.25%
Bicycle theft96.46800.00%
Public order73.4240.00%
Other theft42.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Theft from the person31.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Robbery21.14-33.33%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1822.43125.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.8460.00%
Other theft86.08300.00%
Public order53.0466.67%
Robbery31.90200.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.55-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.80-11.11%
Public order33.0450.00%
Theft from the person31.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-75.00%
Other theft20.76-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.11-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.3228.57%
Vehicle crime83.42100.00%
Other theft73.040.00%
Public order22.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.76-75.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.77-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour75.70-50.00%
Other theft72.6616.67%
Public order42.660.00%
Bicycle theft41.52300.00%
Vehicle crime41.52100.00%
Burglary41.5233.33%
Robbery21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.81-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour148.757.69%
Other theft65.3250.00%
Public order42.28-60.00%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-40.00%
Shoplifting31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Theft from the person10.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.527.69%
Anti-social behaviour1310.65-7.14%
Public order104.94233.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.8025.00%
Bicycle theft51.9066.67%
Other theft41.90-33.33%
Theft from the person21.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-80.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.890.00%
Other theft65.320.00%
Burglary52.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202419
June 202411
May 202418
April 202418
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202417
June 202410
May 202417
April 202416
March 202410
February 202414
January 202415
December 202323
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Lowestoft Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Brixton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Woodford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Verulam Passage
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Keston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Terrace Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1