WD17 1UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 1UE

WD17 1UE, Watford has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.96 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1UE 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 1UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1UE, encompassing approximately 2313 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WD17 1UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marri Street with total crimes: 10
  • Orphanage Road with total crimes: 7
  • Watford Junction (Station) with total crimes: 7

WD17 1UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2328.9615.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.9412.50%
Public order57.78-37.50%
Burglary42.16300.00%
Other crime41.73300.00%
Drugs31.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-80.00%
Other theft20.86-80.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2033.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences168.6460.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.92400.00%
Other theft104.3266.67%
Public order84.32300.00%
Vehicle crime63.4650.00%
Possession of weapons32.590.00%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.88-52.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.19-50.00%
Other theft64.3250.00%
Vehicle crime42.590.00%
Burglary31.73200.00%
Theft from the person21.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-77.78%
Public order20.86-75.00%
Robbery20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2536.74-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences2010.8125.00%
Bicycle theft98.64800.00%
Public order83.8933.33%
Theft from the person43.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.73100.00%
Other theft41.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Robbery31.730.00%
Drugs11.30-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2829.3947.37%
Violence and sexual offences1612.1045.45%
Other theft76.92250.00%
Public order63.03100.00%
Robbery32.59200.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.8858.33%
Violence and sexual offences118.21-26.67%
Public order34.75200.00%
Theft from the person31.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-71.43%
Other theft20.86-71.43%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour126.48-25.00%
Other theft75.1916.67%
Vehicle crime73.030.00%
Bicycle theft23.03-33.33%
Public order10.86-75.00%
Burglary10.43-80.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.78-23.81%
Vehicle crime76.9275.00%
Other theft63.0320.00%
Burglary52.5966.67%
Public order42.160.00%
Bicycle theft31.73200.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-60.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.69-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour2110.375.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.0825.00%
Other theft52.160.00%
Vehicle crime42.16300.00%
Public order41.73-60.00%
Burglary31.7350.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2834.5812.00%
Anti-social behaviour2012.1017.65%
Public order108.64233.33%
Other theft54.32-44.44%
Bicycle theft52.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Burglary21.73-60.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.9956.25%
Anti-social behaviour1710.8154.55%
Other theft97.3550.00%
Burglary53.890.00%
Bicycle theft42.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-33.33%
Public order31.73-25.00%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Shoplifting11.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.920.00%
Other theft64.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.590.00%
Bicycle theft42.590.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202420
June 202412
May 202425
April 202428
March 202419
February 202412
January 202416
December 202321
November 202320
October 202317
September 202311

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202416
June 202410
May 202420
April 202416
March 202411
February 202415
January 202418
December 202324
November 202328
October 202325
September 202316

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

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Marri Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Orphanage Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Watford Junction (Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Albert Road North
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Keston Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alexandra Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Franklin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Woodford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Station Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Elton Park
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nevill Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Exeter Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Verulam Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Malden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Schreiber Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stamford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Brixton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hallam Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Reeds Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1