WD17 2FG, Watford has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 172.32 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2FG 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 2FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2FG, encompassing approximately 551 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 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 172.32 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 58.04 | -15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 39.91 | -51.52% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 29.02 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 10.88 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 9.07 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.44 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.63 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3.63 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.63 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.81 | -75.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 244.87 | 32.00% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 59.86 | -27.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 58.04 | 36.84% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 47.16 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 18.14 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 12.70 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 10.88 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 9.07 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 7.26 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 5.44 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 5.44 | 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 | 212.22 | 131.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 79.81 | 8.70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 45.35 | -5.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 34.46 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 9.07 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 9.07 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 7.26 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 7.26 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.44 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.63 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 179.57 | -14.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 41.72 | 17.65% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 36.28 | 5.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 34.46 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 18.14 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 5 | 10.88 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 9.07 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 7.26 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.44 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.44 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.63 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.81 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.81 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 183.20 | 22.73% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 48.97 | -57.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 32.65 | 30.77% |
| Other theft | 9 | 30.84 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 16.32 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 14.51 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 7.26 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.26 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 5.44 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.63 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.63 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.63 | 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 | 206.78 | 55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 76.18 | 10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 39.91 | -45.83% |
| Public order | 8 | 23.58 | 700.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 14.51 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 12.70 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.07 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 9.07 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 9.07 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 7.26 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 27 | 183.20 | -50.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 48.97 | 166.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 43.53 | -25.93% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 36.28 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 10.88 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 5 | 10.88 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 9.07 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 7.26 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.81 | -83.33% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 55 | 219.48 | 44.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 99.76 | 42.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 48.97 | -55.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 16.32 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 12.70 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 10.88 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 7.26 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 5.44 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.81 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.81 | -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 | 208.59 | 18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 68.93 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 36.28 | 90.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 34.46 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 14.51 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 9.07 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 9.07 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 7.26 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.44 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 5.44 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 5.44 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 163.25 | -43.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 58.04 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 27.21 | -41.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 18.14 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 9.07 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 5.44 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 5.44 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 5.44 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 5.44 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 3 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.44 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.63 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 57 | 212.22 | 62.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 103.39 | -15.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 30.84 | -64.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 16.32 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 12.70 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 10.88 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 9.07 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 5.44 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 5.44 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 212.22 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 63.49 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 45.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 36.28 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 14.51 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 10.88 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.07 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 9.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 431 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 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 |
A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 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 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 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 |
A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
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 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2FG 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 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |