WD17 2QP, Watford has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.42 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2QP 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 2QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2QP, encompassing approximately 1932 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, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 42.42 | 33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 12.42 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 10.86 | 140.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 6.21 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.10 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.59 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.55 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.55 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.55 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 39.32 | 21.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 14.49 | -30.77% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 9.31 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.66 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.59 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.07 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.07 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.03 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.52 | -90.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.52 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 55.87 | 62.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 13.45 | -11.54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 11.90 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.17 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 4.66 | 80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.66 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.14 | -11.11% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.14 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.59 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.59 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 50.70 | 18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 13.45 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 8.28 | 9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.21 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.66 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.14 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.10 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.59 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.07 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.55 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.03 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 50.18 | 46.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 11.38 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.35 | -15.38% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 5.69 | 1000.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 5.69 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.14 | 75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.62 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.55 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.55 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 43.46 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 15.52 | -11.76% |
| Other theft | 13 | 7.76 | 333.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.73 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.10 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.59 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.07 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.07 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.03 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 34.66 | 20.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 12.42 | -22.73% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 8.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.14 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.55 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.55 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.03 | -93.75% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 44.49 | 4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 11.38 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 10.35 | 45.45% |
| Other theft | 9 | 8.28 | 80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 4.66 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.14 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.55 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.55 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.03 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 57.42 | 68.42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 16.55 | -19.23% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 10.86 | 57.14% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 5.69 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.66 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.14 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.10 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.59 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.59 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.07 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.55 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.03 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.03 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 54.32 | 4.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 13.45 | -24.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 9.83 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 5.17 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.17 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.14 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.14 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.62 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.10 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.55 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.52 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 62.08 | 92.31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 12.93 | -3.85% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 12.93 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.24 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.21 | -9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 5.17 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.66 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.59 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.59 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.07 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 50.70 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 13.45 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.73 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.69 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 5.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 26 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2QP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |