WD17 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 2HW

WD17 2HW, Watford has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.22 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2HW, encompassing approximately 429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)

WD17 2HW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • New Road with total crimes: 7
  • Local Board Road with total crimes: 6
  • Farthing Close with total crimes: 5

WD17 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12114.22-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences1127.97-38.89%
Shoplifting1125.64-26.67%
Vehicle crime425.64-55.56%
Other theft39.32200.00%
Public order26.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.66-33.33%
Theft from the person24.660.00%
Robbery14.660.00%
Burglary12.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18163.1728.57%
Shoplifting1541.96-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour1534.97200.00%
Vehicle crime934.97125.00%
Public order420.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.3250.00%
Drugs26.990.00%
Burglary14.660.00%
Other theft12.330.00%
Possession of weapons12.330.00%
Robbery12.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26137.53225.00%
Violence and sexual offences1460.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour532.63-72.22%
Public order411.660.00%
Vehicle crime49.32-50.00%
Theft from the person39.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.990.00%
Other theft14.660.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18130.5480.00%
Vehicle crime841.96166.67%
Violence and sexual offences818.65-33.33%
Shoplifting818.65300.00%
Public order418.65-20.00%
Theft from the person29.320.00%
Other crime24.66100.00%
Robbery24.66-33.33%
Drugs14.660.00%
Possession of weapons12.330.00%
Bicycle theft12.33-50.00%
Burglary12.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12116.55140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1027.97-33.33%
Other theft523.3125.00%
Public order511.6625.00%
Vehicle crime311.66-40.00%
Robbery36.9950.00%
Burglary36.990.00%
Theft from the person26.990.00%
Shoplifting24.66-91.67%
Bicycle theft24.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.66-50.00%
Other crime12.330.00%
Drugs12.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24156.18118.18%
Anti-social behaviour1555.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences534.97-64.29%
Vehicle crime511.6666.67%
Public order411.660.00%
Other theft49.32100.00%
Burglary39.3250.00%
Robbery26.99-50.00%
Theft from the person24.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.66-66.67%
Other crime14.660.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15135.20-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences1434.97250.00%
Shoplifting1132.63-63.33%
Criminal damage and arson625.64100.00%
Robbery413.99300.00%
Vehicle crime39.320.00%
Burglary26.990.00%
Other theft24.66100.00%
Drugs14.66-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting30151.5215.38%
Anti-social behaviour1869.93125.00%
Violence and sexual offences441.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime39.32-40.00%
Drugs36.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.99200.00%
Other theft16.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.330.00%
Robbery12.33-66.67%
Theft from the person12.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26149.18188.89%
Anti-social behaviour860.6133.33%
Violence and sexual offences818.650.00%
Vehicle crime518.650.00%
Public order311.660.00%
Bicycle theft36.9950.00%
Robbery36.990.00%
Other theft36.99200.00%
Drugs26.990.00%
Other crime14.660.00%
Theft from the person12.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.330.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9100.23-74.29%
Violence and sexual offences820.98-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour618.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime513.99400.00%
Burglary411.660.00%
Robbery39.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons26.990.00%
Bicycle theft24.66100.00%
Other theft14.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.33-75.00%
Other crime12.330.00%
Theft from the person12.330.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35158.5194.44%
Violence and sexual offences981.59-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour820.98-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson418.6533.33%
Robbery49.32300.00%
Public order29.32-33.33%
Other theft24.66100.00%
Theft from the person14.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft12.33-66.67%
Drugs12.330.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18142.19260.00%
Violence and sexual offences1341.96225.00%
Anti-social behaviour1130.3022.22%
Vehicle crime425.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.320.00%
Bicycle theft36.99200.00%
Public order36.99200.00%
Theft from the person26.990.00%
Burglary24.660.00%
Other theft14.66-80.00%
Robbery12.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour976.920.00%
Shoplifting520.980.00%
Other theft511.660.00%
Vehicle crime411.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.320.00%
Burglary29.320.00%
Drugs24.660.00%
Bicycle theft14.660.00%
Public order12.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20245
June 202418
May 202410
April 202415
March 202415
February 202418
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202414
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 202414
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202426
June 20248
May 20242
April 202424
March 202411
February 202430
January 202426
December 20239
November 202335
October 202318
September 20235

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Local Board Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Farthing Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bridge Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lammas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Water Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lower Derby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Watford High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lambert Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Frogmore Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Muriel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Watford Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Pump House Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bushey Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malden Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Beechcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wellsfield
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. The Larches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Plantation Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Cannon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1