WD17 2BB, Watford has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 130.33 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2BB 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 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2BB, encompassing approximately 1480 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 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 130.33 | 29.41% |
Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 29.71 | -18.37% |
Shoplifting | 37 | 27.01 | 76.19% |
Public order | 12 | 24.99 | 9.09% |
Other theft | 11 | 8.10 | -45.00% |
Bicycle theft | 11 | 7.43 | 266.67% |
Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.43 | 100.00% |
Theft from the person | 10 | 6.75 | 100.00% |
Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.75 | -53.33% |
Robbery | 6 | 4.73 | -25.00% |
Drugs | 2 | 4.05 | -71.43% |
Burglary | 2 | 1.35 | -50.00% |
Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 123.58 | 32.43% |
Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 33.09 | -22.73% |
Shoplifting | 21 | 22.96 | -34.38% |
Other theft | 20 | 14.18 | 17.65% |
Vehicle crime | 15 | 13.51 | 1400.00% |
Public order | 11 | 10.13 | 10.00% |
Robbery | 8 | 7.43 | 33.33% |
Drugs | 7 | 5.40 | 133.33% |
Theft from the person | 5 | 4.73 | -58.33% |
Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.38 | -16.67% |
Burglary | 4 | 3.38 | 300.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.70 | -66.67% |
Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 124.25 | -2.22% |
Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 29.71 | 2.78% |
Shoplifting | 32 | 24.99 | -27.27% |
Other theft | 17 | 21.61 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 12 | 11.48 | 9.09% |
Public order | 10 | 8.10 | 42.86% |
Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.75 | 350.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.08 | -14.29% |
Robbery | 6 | 4.05 | -40.00% |
Other crime | 5 | 4.05 | 400.00% |
Drugs | 3 | 3.38 | 0.00% |
Burglary | 1 | 2.03 | -85.71% |
Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.68 | -85.71% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 131.01 | -4.26% |
Shoplifting | 44 | 30.39 | 69.23% |
Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 29.71 | -21.74% |
Other theft | 17 | 24.31 | 142.86% |
Theft from the person | 11 | 11.48 | -15.38% |
Robbery | 10 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.75 | 40.00% |
Public order | 7 | 4.73 | 75.00% |
Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.73 | 250.00% |
Burglary | 7 | 4.73 | 600.00% |
Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.73 | -33.33% |
Other crime | 1 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 118.17 | 42.42% |
Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 31.74 | 24.32% |
Shoplifting | 26 | 31.06 | -58.06% |
Theft from the person | 13 | 17.56 | -27.78% |
Robbery | 10 | 8.78 | 900.00% |
Other theft | 7 | 6.75 | -50.00% |
Drugs | 6 | 4.73 | -33.33% |
Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.05 | 0.00% |
Public order | 4 | 3.38 | 100.00% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.70 | -33.33% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.03 | -50.00% |
Other crime | 1 | 1.35 | -75.00% |
Burglary | 1 | 0.68 | -85.71% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Shoplifting | 62 | 138.43 | 21.57% |
Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 41.87 | -11.90% |
Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 24.99 | -8.33% |
Theft from the person | 18 | 22.28 | 5.88% |
Other theft | 14 | 12.16 | 75.00% |
Drugs | 9 | 9.45 | 125.00% |
Burglary | 7 | 6.08 | 40.00% |
Possession of weapons | 6 | 4.73 | 500.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.05 | 0.00% |
Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.38 | -42.86% |
Other crime | 4 | 2.70 | 33.33% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
Public order | 2 | 2.03 | -75.00% |
Robbery | 1 | 1.35 | -88.89% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Shoplifting | 51 | 134.38 | 24.39% |
Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 34.44 | -10.64% |
Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 28.36 | 44.00% |
Theft from the person | 17 | 24.31 | 13.33% |
Robbery | 9 | 11.48 | -10.00% |
Public order | 8 | 6.08 | 33.33% |
Other theft | 8 | 5.40 | -61.90% |
Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.40 | -22.22% |
Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.73 | -37.50% |
Burglary | 5 | 3.38 | -16.67% |
Drugs | 4 | 3.38 | -33.33% |
Other crime | 3 | 2.70 | -40.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.03 | -57.14% |
Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.03 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 142.49 | 9.30% |
Shoplifting | 41 | 31.74 | -25.45% |
Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 27.69 | -47.92% |
Other theft | 21 | 16.88 | 40.00% |
Theft from the person | 15 | 14.18 | -21.05% |
Robbery | 10 | 10.13 | 42.86% |
Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.75 | 28.57% |
Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.08 | -27.27% |
Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.40 | 133.33% |
Drugs | 6 | 4.73 | 50.00% |
Burglary | 6 | 4.05 | 20.00% |
Public order | 6 | 4.05 | -14.29% |
Possession of weapons | 5 | 4.05 | 150.00% |
Other crime | 5 | 3.38 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Shoplifting | 55 | 152.61 | 37.50% |
Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 37.14 | 65.52% |
Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 32.41 | -2.27% |
Theft from the person | 19 | 29.04 | 90.00% |
Other theft | 15 | 12.83 | -16.67% |
Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 10.13 | 83.33% |
Public order | 7 | 7.43 | -36.36% |
Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.73 | 75.00% |
Robbery | 7 | 4.73 | 133.33% |
Burglary | 5 | 4.73 | 0.00% |
Drugs | 4 | 3.38 | -33.33% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.70 | -66.67% |
Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.03 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 127.63 | 15.79% |
Shoplifting | 40 | 29.71 | -13.04% |
Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 27.01 | -6.45% |
Other theft | 18 | 19.58 | 63.64% |
Public order | 11 | 12.16 | 175.00% |
Theft from the person | 10 | 7.43 | 150.00% |
Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.75 | 200.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.08 | -40.00% |
Drugs | 6 | 4.05 | 50.00% |
Burglary | 5 | 4.05 | 25.00% |
Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.38 | -55.56% |
Other crime | 3 | 2.70 | 200.00% |
Robbery | 3 | 2.03 | -25.00% |
Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.03 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Shoplifting | 46 | 115.47 | -30.30% |
Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 31.06 | -9.52% |
Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 25.66 | -36.73% |
Other theft | 11 | 20.93 | -56.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.43 | 150.00% |
Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.75 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 4 | 6.08 | -55.56% |
Burglary | 4 | 2.70 | -50.00% |
Drugs | 4 | 2.70 | -60.00% |
Public order | 4 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 4 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.70 | -57.14% |
Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
Other crime | 1 | 1.35 | -85.71% |
In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Shoplifting | 66 | 166.12 | 73.68% |
Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 44.57 | 13.95% |
Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 33.09 | 0.00% |
Other theft | 25 | 28.36 | -16.67% |
Drugs | 10 | 16.88 | -9.09% |
Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.75 | -30.77% |
Theft from the person | 9 | 6.08 | -50.00% |
Burglary | 8 | 6.08 | 14.29% |
Other crime | 7 | 5.40 | 600.00% |
Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.73 | -36.36% |
Public order | 4 | 4.73 | -42.86% |
Robbery | 4 | 2.70 | 33.33% |
Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.70 | -69.23% |
Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.70 | -33.33% |
In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 162.07 | 0.00% |
Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 29.04 | 0.00% |
Shoplifting | 38 | 28.36 | 0.00% |
Other theft | 30 | 25.66 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 18 | 20.26 | 0.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 12.16 | 0.00% |
Vehicle crime | 13 | 8.78 | 0.00% |
Drugs | 11 | 8.78 | 0.00% |
Bicycle theft | 11 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
Burglary | 7 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
Public order | 7 | 4.73 | 0.00% |
Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.73 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 3 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
Other crime | 1 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 11 |
June 2024 | 20 |
May 2024 | 17 |
April 2024 | 17 |
March 2024 | 7 |
February 2024 | 14 |
January 2024 | 8 |
December 2023 | 21 |
November 2023 | 15 |
October 2023 | 18 |
September 2023 | 11 |
August 2023 | 25 |
July 2023 | 30 |
A total of 508 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 44 |
June 2024 | 34 |
May 2024 | 44 |
April 2024 | 45 |
March 2024 | 47 |
February 2024 | 33 |
January 2024 | 36 |
December 2023 | 25 |
November 2023 | 48 |
October 2023 | 29 |
September 2023 | 31 |
August 2023 | 49 |
July 2023 | 43 |
A total of 559 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 37 |
June 2024 | 21 |
May 2024 | 32 |
April 2024 | 44 |
March 2024 | 26 |
February 2024 | 62 |
January 2024 | 51 |
December 2023 | 41 |
November 2023 | 55 |
October 2023 | 40 |
September 2023 | 46 |
August 2023 | 66 |
July 2023 | 38 |
A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 40 |
June 2024 | 49 |
May 2024 | 37 |
April 2024 | 36 |
March 2024 | 46 |
February 2024 | 37 |
January 2024 | 42 |
December 2023 | 47 |
November 2023 | 43 |
October 2023 | 44 |
September 2023 | 38 |
August 2023 | 42 |
July 2023 | 42 |
A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 11 |
June 2024 | 3 |
May 2024 | 9 |
April 2024 | 2 |
March 2024 | 3 |
February 2024 | 3 |
January 2024 | 3 |
December 2023 | 7 |
November 2023 | 3 |
October 2023 | 9 |
September 2023 | 3 |
August 2023 | 7 |
July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 7 |
June 2024 | 15 |
May 2024 | 1 |
April 2024 | 7 |
March 2024 | 2 |
February 2024 | 4 |
January 2024 | 7 |
December 2023 | 9 |
November 2023 | 7 |
October 2023 | 4 |
September 2023 | 9 |
August 2023 | 9 |
July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 12 |
June 2024 | 11 |
May 2024 | 10 |
April 2024 | 7 |
March 2024 | 4 |
February 2024 | 2 |
January 2024 | 8 |
December 2023 | 6 |
November 2023 | 7 |
October 2023 | 11 |
September 2023 | 4 |
August 2023 | 4 |
July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 6 |
June 2024 | 8 |
May 2024 | 6 |
April 2024 | 10 |
March 2024 | 10 |
February 2024 | 1 |
January 2024 | 9 |
December 2023 | 10 |
November 2023 | 7 |
October 2023 | 3 |
September 2023 | 4 |
August 2023 | 4 |
July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 10 |
June 2024 | 5 |
May 2024 | 6 |
April 2024 | 7 |
March 2024 | 5 |
February 2024 | 5 |
January 2024 | 5 |
December 2023 | 8 |
November 2023 | 11 |
October 2023 | 6 |
September 2023 | 10 |
August 2023 | 4 |
July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 7 |
May 2024 | 3 |
March 2024 | 6 |
February 2024 | 9 |
January 2024 | 4 |
December 2023 | 6 |
November 2023 | 4 |
October 2023 | 6 |
September 2023 | 4 |
August 2023 | 10 |
July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 10 |
June 2024 | 5 |
May 2024 | 12 |
April 2024 | 11 |
March 2024 | 13 |
February 2024 | 18 |
January 2024 | 17 |
December 2023 | 15 |
November 2023 | 19 |
October 2023 | 10 |
September 2023 | 4 |
August 2023 | 9 |
July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 1 |
May 2024 | 1 |
March 2024 | 4 |
February 2024 | 6 |
January 2024 | 1 |
December 2023 | 5 |
November 2023 | 2 |
October 2023 | 1 |
September 2023 | 2 |
August 2023 | 2 |
July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 4 |
May 2024 | 1 |
April 2024 | 7 |
March 2024 | 1 |
February 2024 | 7 |
January 2024 | 5 |
December 2023 | 6 |
November 2023 | 5 |
October 2023 | 5 |
September 2023 | 4 |
August 2023 | 8 |
July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2024 | 5 |
April 2024 | 1 |
March 2024 | 1 |
February 2024 | 4 |
January 2024 | 3 |
December 2023 | 5 |
October 2023 | 3 |
September 2023 | 1 |
August 2023 | 7 |
July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2BB postcode area is presented below.
Total | 48 |
Shoplifting | 14 |
Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
Theft from the person | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
Robbery | 3 |
Public order | 3 |
Other theft | 2 |
Total | 40 |
Shoplifting | 12 |
Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
Bicycle theft | 6 |
Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
Other theft | 3 |
Theft from the person | 2 |
Possession of weapons | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Total | 13 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Bicycle theft | 2 |
Other theft | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 12 |
Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
Shoplifting | 2 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Total | 10 |
Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
Public order | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Shoplifting | 5 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Shoplifting | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Other theft | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Drugs | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Total | 4 |
Public order | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Public order | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Burglary | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Vehicle crime | 3 |
Total | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Total | 2 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Total | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Total | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Total | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Total | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 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 |
Other theft | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |