WD17 2AD, Watford has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 129.24 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2AD 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 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2AD, encompassing approximately 1733 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, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 129.24 | 14.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 32.89 | 3.85% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 31.16 | 9.09% |
| Other theft | 23 | 20.77 | 91.67% |
| Public order | 12 | 13.27 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.92 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 5.77 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 5.19 | -53.85% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.46 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.31 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.31 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.73 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.15 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 129.24 | 13.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 30.00 | -31.51% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 28.85 | 57.14% |
| Public order | 15 | 19.04 | 7.14% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 8.65 | 85.71% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.50 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 6.92 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 6.92 | 71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.92 | -47.06% |
| Robbery | 8 | 5.19 | -27.27% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.62 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.31 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 136.74 | 19.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 42.12 | -23.33% |
| Other theft | 24 | 26.54 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 13.85 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 12.12 | 466.67% |
| Public order | 14 | 9.81 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 8.08 | 57.14% |
| Drugs | 8 | 6.35 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.62 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.04 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 4.04 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.31 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 137.89 | 17.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 35.19 | -9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 34.62 | 12.90% |
| Other theft | 21 | 20.19 | 23.53% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 12.12 | -8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 5.77 | 350.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 5.19 | -36.36% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.04 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.88 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.31 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.73 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 132.70 | 20.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 38.08 | -11.86% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 30.00 | 34.78% |
| Other theft | 17 | 17.89 | 70.00% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 9.81 | -7.69% |
| Robbery | 11 | 6.92 | -15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.35 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.77 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.19 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.04 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.15 | -80.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 117.12 | 20.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 34.04 | 41.03% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 31.73 | -52.08% |
| Robbery | 13 | 13.27 | 1200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 7.50 | -27.78% |
| Other theft | 10 | 7.50 | -52.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.04 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.88 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.88 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.88 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.73 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.73 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 128.09 | -15.52% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 28.27 | 37.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 27.69 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 21 | 22.50 | 61.54% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 12.12 | 5.88% |
| Drugs | 10 | 10.39 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 5.77 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.19 | -46.15% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 4.04 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.46 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.31 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.31 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.15 | -90.91% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 129.24 | -12.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 33.46 | 39.29% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 22.50 | -12.50% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 20.19 | 21.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 9.81 | 30.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 7.50 | -51.85% |
| Robbery | 11 | 7.50 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 6.35 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.77 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.62 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.04 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 3.46 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.31 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.15 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 137.32 | -1.49% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 38.08 | 5.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 23.08 | -49.09% |
| Other theft | 27 | 16.15 | 35.00% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 15.58 | -30.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 8.08 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 5.77 | -9.09% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.77 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 5.77 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 5.19 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.46 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.88 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.88 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.31 | 300.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 145.39 | 24.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 38.66 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 31.73 | 31.03% |
| Other theft | 20 | 21.92 | -13.04% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 11.54 | 53.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 11.54 | 57.14% |
| Burglary | 8 | 6.35 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.62 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.62 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.62 | -44.44% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.88 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.88 | -63.64% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.15 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 123.47 | -26.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 31.16 | -23.91% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 20.19 | -39.58% |
| Other theft | 23 | 16.73 | 53.33% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 13.27 | 225.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 7.50 | 266.67% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.35 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 5.77 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 5.19 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.19 | -56.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.04 | -45.45% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.46 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.73 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.73 | -33.33% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 137.89 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 42.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 27.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 26.54 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 9.23 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 8.65 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 575 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 54 |
| July 2024 | 52 |
| June 2024 | 46 |
| May 2024 | 60 |
| April 2024 | 66 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| February 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 719 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 57 |
| July 2024 | 50 |
| June 2024 | 73 |
| May 2024 | 61 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 59 |
| February 2024 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 58 |
| December 2023 | 66 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 73 |
A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 417 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 48 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
A total of 148 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2AD postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 48 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |