WD17 2LX, Watford has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 106.31 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2LX, encompassing approximately 1570 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, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 106.31 | -2.27% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 27.37 | -16.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 19.73 | -37.21% |
| Other theft | 13 | 17.19 | -13.33% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 8.28 | 175.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 7.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.73 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.46 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.82 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.82 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.91 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.91 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 115.86 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 28.01 | 7.50% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 27.37 | 5.71% |
| Other theft | 15 | 23.55 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 9.55 | -18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.73 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 5.09 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.82 | -55.56% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.55 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.55 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.55 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.91 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.91 | -33.33% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 120.95 | -13.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 28.01 | 29.03% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 25.46 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 22.28 | 266.67% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.00 | 10.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 7.00 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.37 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.37 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 5.73 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 5.09 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.82 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.91 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 113.31 | 24.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 32.47 | -29.55% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 19.73 | -32.26% |
| Other theft | 20 | 13.37 | 17.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 12.73 | 1400.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 9.55 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 6.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.46 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.82 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.18 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.55 | -55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.55 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 118.41 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 28.01 | 24.24% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 26.10 | -27.91% |
| Other theft | 17 | 19.73 | 6.25% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 10.82 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 6.37 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.73 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.46 | -30.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.46 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.18 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.55 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.64 | -85.71% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 119.68 | 2.33% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 28.01 | 65.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 27.37 | -31.25% |
| Other theft | 16 | 21.01 | 128.57% |
| Robbery | 10 | 10.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 6.37 | -23.08% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.37 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.73 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.46 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.46 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.18 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.27 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 108.86 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 30.56 | 30.30% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 27.37 | -57.38% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 16.55 | -27.78% |
| Robbery | 10 | 8.28 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.37 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.46 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.82 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.55 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.91 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.91 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.91 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.64 | -83.33% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 61 | 129.86 | 22.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 38.83 | -6.98% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 25.46 | -10.81% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 21.01 | 5.88% |
| Other theft | 14 | 11.46 | 27.27% |
| Drugs | 8 | 8.91 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 5.09 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.82 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.18 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 3.18 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.91 | -87.50% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.64 | -88.89% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 50 | 129.23 | 21.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 31.83 | -4.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 27.37 | 48.00% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 23.55 | 21.43% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.82 | -45.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 7.00 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 5.73 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.09 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.46 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.18 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.55 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.91 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.91 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 129.23 | 9.76% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 28.65 | -24.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 26.10 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 20 | 15.91 | 17.65% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 12.73 | -17.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 8.91 | 28.57% |
| Robbery | 9 | 5.73 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.73 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.09 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.46 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.82 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.82 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 54 | 143.23 | 35.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 34.38 | 78.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 31.83 | -4.65% |
| Other theft | 17 | 26.10 | -15.00% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 10.82 | 88.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 10.82 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.64 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.46 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.46 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.46 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.18 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.55 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 117.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 27.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 25.46 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 20 | 17.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 12.73 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 6.37 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 5.73 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.82 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 43 |
| August 2024 | 44 |
| July 2024 | 44 |
| June 2024 | 51 |
| May 2024 | 41 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| February 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 40 |
| June 2024 | 31 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 470 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 37 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 61 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2LX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 39 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 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 | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |