WD17 2EP, Watford has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 206.01 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2EP 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 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2EP, encompassing approximately 694 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, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 206.01 | 38.46% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 51.86 | -31.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 46.10 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 38.90 | 450.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 15.85 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 10.08 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.08 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 8.64 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 7.20 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 4.32 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 47 | 180.08 | 104.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 67.71 | 13.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 37.46 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 25.93 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 11.53 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.64 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 8.64 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 7.20 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.32 | -81.82% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.88 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 161.35 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 34.58 | -14.81% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 33.13 | 15.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 33.13 | 450.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 15.85 | -36.36% |
| Robbery | 5 | 10.08 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 7.20 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.76 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.32 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.32 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.88 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.88 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 157.03 | -10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 38.90 | 42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 28.81 | -47.37% |
| Other theft | 11 | 28.81 | 120.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 15.85 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 11.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 7.20 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 5.76 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.32 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.88 | -71.43% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.88 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 | 177.20 | 46.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 54.74 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 43.22 | -51.72% |
| Robbery | 8 | 20.17 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 11.53 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 11.53 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 10.08 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 7.20 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 7.20 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 5.76 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 161.35 | 141.67% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 41.78 | -55.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 37.46 | -7.69% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 34.58 | -38.46% |
| Robbery | 7 | 11.53 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 10.08 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.64 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 5.76 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.32 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.44 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.44 | -83.33% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 58 | 204.57 | 31.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 83.56 | 18.18% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 37.46 | -7.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 18.73 | -47.83% |
| Burglary | 6 | 17.29 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 8.64 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 7.20 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.20 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 7.20 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 5.76 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.88 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 44 | 194.49 | 29.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 63.39 | 27.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 33.13 | 120.00% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 31.69 | 55.56% |
| Robbery | 5 | 20.17 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 7.20 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.76 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.76 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 5.76 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 5.76 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.32 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.88 | -33.33% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 34 | 161.35 | -39.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 48.98 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 25.93 | -47.37% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 14.41 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 12.97 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 11.53 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.20 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 4 | 7.20 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 5.76 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 5.76 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 56 | 188.72 | 60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 80.68 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 27.37 | 11.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 14.41 | -58.33% |
| Other theft | 9 | 14.41 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 12.97 | 80.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 12.97 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 11.53 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.32 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.88 | -33.33% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 180.08 | 6.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 50.42 | 26.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 34.58 | 26.67% |
| Other theft | 12 | 27.37 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 17.29 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.97 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 5 | 7.20 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 7.20 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 5.76 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.88 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.88 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 33 | 155.59 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 47.54 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 27.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 21.61 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 17.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 11.53 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 7.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 446 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 47 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 33 |
A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| 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 |
A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2EP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |