WD17 2DT, Watford has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 217.11 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2DT, encompassing approximately 607 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, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 50 | 217.11 | 117.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 82.24 | 8.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 42.76 | -9.09% |
| Public order | 7 | 32.89 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 11.51 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.87 | 500.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 9.87 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.22 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.58 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 4.93 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.93 | -33.33% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 177.63 | -17.24% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 39.47 | 15.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 37.83 | 15.79% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 36.18 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 16.45 | -45.45% |
| Public order | 5 | 9.87 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.58 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.93 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.29 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.29 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.29 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 182.57 | 3.57% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 47.70 | -54.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 32.89 | 46.15% |
| Other theft | 11 | 31.25 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 18.09 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 13.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 8.22 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 6.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 6.58 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 6.58 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.29 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.29 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 44 | 210.53 | 57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 72.37 | 16.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 46.05 | -55.17% |
| Robbery | 8 | 21.38 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 13.16 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 13.16 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.87 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 9.87 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 8.22 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 8.22 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.58 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 190.79 | 141.67% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 47.70 | -59.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 46.05 | -14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 39.47 | -38.46% |
| Robbery | 7 | 13.16 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 11.51 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 9.87 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.58 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.93 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.93 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.64 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 69 | 253.29 | 53.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 113.49 | 27.27% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 46.05 | -7.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 21.38 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 6 | 19.74 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.87 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 8.22 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 8.22 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.22 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.58 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 3.29 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.29 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 45 | 222.04 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 74.01 | 83.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 36.18 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 34.54 | 55.56% |
| Other theft | 6 | 23.03 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 9.87 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 8.22 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 8.22 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.93 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.93 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.93 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.93 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.93 | -33.33% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 187.50 | -38.98% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 59.21 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 29.61 | -36.84% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 19.74 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 14.80 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 13.16 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.22 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 4 | 8.22 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 6.58 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.93 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.29 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 59 | 220.40 | 51.28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 97.04 | -9.52% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 31.25 | 11.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 16.45 | -62.96% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 16.45 | 80.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 14.80 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 13.16 | -41.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 11.51 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 4.93 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.93 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 39 | 225.33 | 14.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 64.15 | 28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 44.41 | 31.25% |
| Other theft | 12 | 34.54 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 19.74 | 125.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 14.80 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 9.87 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.22 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 4 | 8.22 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 6.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.93 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.29 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.29 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 34 | 184.21 | -35.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 55.92 | -8.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 34.54 | -36.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 26.32 | -47.83% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 19.74 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 13.16 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 8.22 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 6.58 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.93 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.93 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.29 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 53 | 273.03 | 65.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 87.17 | 38.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 41.12 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 23 | 37.83 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 37.83 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 11.51 | -30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 11.51 | -41.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 11.51 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 8.22 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 6.58 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 6.58 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 6.58 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 4.93 | -90.91% |
In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 248.36 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 23 | 52.63 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 37.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 37.83 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 29.61 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 19.74 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 18.09 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 16.45 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 13.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.93 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 532 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 50 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 69 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
| August 2023 | 53 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2DT postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 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 | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |