WD17 1RL, Watford has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.48 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD17 1RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1RL, encompassing approximately 2593 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 40.48 | 13.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 9.64 | -30.30% |
| Public order | 12 | 8.87 | 140.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.63 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.24 | 125.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.47 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.31 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.54 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.54 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.16 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.16 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.77 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 37.78 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 12.72 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 8 | 8.48 | 14.29% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.08 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.70 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.31 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.93 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.93 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.16 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.39 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.39 | -90.91% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 47.03 | -2.94% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 12.72 | 6.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 12.72 | 1000.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.24 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.70 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.93 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.93 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.16 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.16 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.16 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 40.09 | 36.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 13.11 | 6.90% |
| Other theft | 7 | 11.95 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.70 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.31 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.93 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.93 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.16 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.77 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 32.00 | 3.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 11.18 | 38.89% |
| Robbery | 7 | 9.64 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.70 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.54 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.54 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.16 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 29.68 | 27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 10.79 | -5.26% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.94 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.86 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.70 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.54 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.16 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.77 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.39 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.39 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 37.40 | -46.34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 8.48 | -26.92% |
| Other theft | 9 | 7.32 | -18.18% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.31 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.31 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.31 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.93 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.93 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.54 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.54 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 41.64 | -14.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 15.81 | -7.14% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.02 | 10.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.24 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.70 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.93 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.54 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.77 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.77 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 50.50 | 23.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 18.50 | 3.70% |
| Other theft | 10 | 10.79 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.86 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3.86 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.08 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.93 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.93 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.77 | -87.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 48.96 | 11.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 15.04 | -22.86% |
| Other theft | 16 | 10.41 | 45.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 6.17 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.63 | 700.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.08 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.31 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.54 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.16 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.77 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 44.72 | -30.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 13.49 | 20.69% |
| Other theft | 11 | 13.49 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 3.86 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.31 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.93 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.54 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.77 | -92.86% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 65.15 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 19.28 | -9.38% |
| Other theft | 15 | 11.18 | 36.36% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 5.78 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 14 | 5.40 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 5.40 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.86 | 42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.86 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.86 | -14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.31 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.54 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.77 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 55.13 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 12.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 9.64 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 6.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 29 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 50 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1RL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |