PUMPHOUSE CRESCENT, WD17 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 2AA

PUMPHOUSE CRESCENT, WD17 2AA, Watford has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 183.33 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2AA 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 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2AA, encompassing approximately 545 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 2AA area, explore the WD17 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)

WD17 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • High Street with total crimes: 8

PUMPHOUSE CRESCENT, WD17 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31183.333.33%
Violence and sexual offences2256.83-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour1940.33-40.62%
Theft from the person734.83133.33%
Other theft512.83-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson39.17-57.14%
Possession of weapons25.50-33.33%
Burglary23.670.00%
Robbery23.67-50.00%
Public order23.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime23.67-81.82%
Other crime13.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.83-75.00%
Drugs11.830.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32254.8214.29%
Shoplifting3058.66-30.23%
Violence and sexual offences2855.0021.74%
Vehicle crime1151.33450.00%
Public order820.1714.29%
Other theft714.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.8375.00%
Bicycle theft412.8333.33%
Robbery47.33-20.00%
Possession of weapons37.330.00%
Theft from the person35.5050.00%
Burglary25.500.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43227.32104.76%
Anti-social behaviour2878.8312.00%
Violence and sexual offences2351.334.55%
Public order742.1740.00%
Other theft512.83-16.67%
Robbery59.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.17100.00%
Bicycle theft37.3350.00%
Vehicle crime25.50-83.33%
Drugs23.67-33.33%
Theft from the person23.67100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25199.83-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences2245.830.00%
Shoplifting2140.3316.67%
Vehicle crime1238.50500.00%
Other theft622.00-33.33%
Public order511.00-37.50%
Robbery59.170.00%
Drugs39.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.500.00%
Possession of weapons23.670.00%
Bicycle theft23.670.00%
Other crime23.67-33.33%
Theft from the person13.67-75.00%
Burglary11.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29197.9916.00%
Violence and sexual offences2253.1657.14%
Shoplifting1840.33-52.63%
Other theft933.00125.00%
Public order816.500.00%
Robbery514.67-28.57%
Theft from the person49.1733.33%
Other crime37.33200.00%
Vehicle crime25.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.67-60.00%
Bicycle theft23.670.00%
Drugs23.670.00%
Burglary23.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38208.9952.00%
Anti-social behaviour2569.668.70%
Violence and sexual offences1445.83-48.15%
Public order825.67700.00%
Robbery714.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime59.1766.67%
Other theft49.1733.33%
Burglary47.33100.00%
Theft from the person37.33-50.00%
Other crime15.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27197.9980.00%
Shoplifting2549.50-48.98%
Anti-social behaviour2345.83-14.81%
Robbery742.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.83200.00%
Theft from the person611.00-33.33%
Drugs411.000.00%
Vehicle crime37.33-40.00%
Other theft35.500.00%
Burglary25.50-66.67%
Public order13.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49227.3225.64%
Anti-social behaviour2789.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences1549.50-37.50%
Theft from the person927.500.00%
Burglary616.50200.00%
Vehicle crime511.0066.67%
Drugs49.1733.33%
Other theft37.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.50-33.33%
Other crime23.670.00%
Possession of weapons13.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.83-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39219.9925.81%
Violence and sexual offences2471.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour1844.0050.00%
Theft from the person933.00125.00%
Other theft516.5025.00%
Robbery59.1725.00%
Public order49.170.00%
Vehicle crime37.33-40.00%
Drugs35.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft35.5050.00%
Burglary25.50-50.00%
Other crime23.67-33.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31183.33-43.64%
Violence and sexual offences1856.8338.46%
Anti-social behaviour1233.00-45.45%
Vehicle crime522.0066.67%
Public order49.1733.33%
Theft from the person47.3333.33%
Burglary47.33100.00%
Robbery47.33-33.33%
Other theft47.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons37.330.00%
Other crime35.500.00%
Drugs25.500.00%
Bicycle theft23.67-33.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55230.9977.42%
Anti-social behaviour22100.834.76%
Violence and sexual offences1340.33-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson823.8360.00%
Other theft614.67-25.00%
Robbery611.00200.00%
Public order311.000.00%
Theft from the person35.50-40.00%
Vehicle crime35.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft35.50-40.00%
Burglary25.500.00%
Drugs23.670.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31205.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences2356.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour2142.170.00%
Other theft838.500.00%
Bicycle theft514.670.00%
Theft from the person59.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.170.00%
Vehicle crime49.170.00%
Public order37.330.00%
Drugs25.500.00%
Robbery23.670.00%
Burglary23.670.00%
Other crime13.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202432
July 202428
June 202425
May 202429
April 202425
March 202423
February 202427
January 202418
December 202312
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
July 202423
June 202422
May 202422
April 202414
March 202427
February 202415
January 202424
December 202318
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 411 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 202443
June 202421
May 202418
April 202438
March 202425
February 202449
January 202439
December 202331
November 202355
October 202331

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Local Board Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Exchange Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farthing Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St. Marys View
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smith Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lammas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Water Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lower Derby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Watford High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Muriel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Farraline Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Watford Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Pump House Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cannon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1