WD17 2EU, Watford has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 156.90 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2EU, encompassing approximately 618 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 156.90 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 51.76 | -19.23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 33.97 | -52.78% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 27.50 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.09 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.47 | -72.73% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.85 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.24 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.24 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.62 | -75.00% |
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 | 226.45 | 44.00% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 58.23 | -27.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 51.76 | 52.94% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 42.06 | 175.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 17.79 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 12.94 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 8.09 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 6.47 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 4.85 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 44 | 184.40 | 131.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 71.17 | 13.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 40.44 | -5.56% |
| Other theft | 5 | 27.50 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 8.09 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 8.09 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.09 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 6.47 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 4.85 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 155.28 | -8.33% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 35.59 | 5.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 30.73 | -18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 29.12 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 16.18 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 9.71 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 8.09 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.47 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.85 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.85 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.62 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.62 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 158.52 | 9.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 38.82 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 35.59 | -57.14% |
| Other theft | 10 | 29.12 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 16.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 12.94 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 6.47 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.85 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.24 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.24 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 42 | 177.93 | 55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 67.94 | 4.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 35.59 | -56.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 17.79 | 700.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 12.94 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.71 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 8.09 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 8.09 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 6.47 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 6.47 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 27 | 161.75 | -50.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 43.67 | 212.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 40.44 | -19.23% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 33.97 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 11.32 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.09 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.47 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.62 | -83.33% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 55 | 190.87 | 44.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 88.96 | 30.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 42.06 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 12.94 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 11.32 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 9.71 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.47 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.85 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.85 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.24 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.62 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.62 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 | 187.63 | 18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 61.47 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 32.35 | 81.82% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 32.35 | 166.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 12.94 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.09 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.47 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 6.47 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 6.47 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.47 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.85 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 140.72 | -43.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 51.76 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 22.65 | -38.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 17.79 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 8.09 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.85 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 4.85 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.85 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.24 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.24 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.24 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.24 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 57 | 192.48 | 62.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 92.20 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 29.12 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 12.94 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 11.32 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 6 | 9.71 | 500.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 9.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 8.09 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 4.85 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.85 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
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 | 181.16 | 118.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 56.61 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 38.82 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 7 | 29.12 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 11.32 | 500.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 9.71 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.09 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.09 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 6.47 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.62 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.62 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 127.78 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 29.12 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 25.88 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 25.88 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 12.94 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 447 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 32 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 44 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 55 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2EU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 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 | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |