WD17 2RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 2RT

WD17 2RT, Watford has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 130.89 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2RT 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 2RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2RT, encompassing approximately 1604 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 2RT area, explore the WD17 2RT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-6.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-19.44% decrease)

WD17 2RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 31
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29

WD17 2RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55130.89-6.78%
Anti-social behaviour4234.28-30.00%
Shoplifting2926.18-19.44%
Public order1518.0825.00%
Other theft149.35-39.13%
Theft from the person128.7371.43%
Drugs97.48350.00%
Bicycle theft85.61-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.99-36.36%
Possession of weapons64.36100.00%
Burglary63.74100.00%
Robbery33.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.87-25.00%
Other crime11.87-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour60146.4715.38%
Violence and sexual offences5937.4013.46%
Shoplifting3636.779.09%
Other theft2322.4476.92%
Public order1214.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.48-21.43%
Bicycle theft96.86-30.77%
Theft from the person75.61-46.15%
Vehicle crime44.36-60.00%
Robbery42.49-63.64%
Possession of weapons32.49200.00%
Burglary31.87-40.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Drugs21.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52147.098.33%
Violence and sexual offences5232.41-28.77%
Shoplifting3332.4157.14%
Public order1520.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.35100.00%
Other theft138.73-48.00%
Bicycle theft138.10225.00%
Theft from the person138.1062.50%
Robbery118.100.00%
Vehicle crime106.86-41.18%
Burglary56.230.00%
Drugs43.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73149.5914.06%
Anti-social behaviour4845.50-25.00%
Other theft2529.9219.05%
Shoplifting2115.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime1713.09325.00%
Public order1210.6020.00%
Robbery117.4837.50%
Drugs86.86100.00%
Theft from the person84.99-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson74.99-22.22%
Burglary54.36150.00%
Bicycle theft43.12-55.56%
Possession of weapons12.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64153.95-16.88%
Violence and sexual offences6439.8925.49%
Shoplifting3539.8912.90%
Other theft2121.8116.67%
Theft from the person1113.090.00%
Public order106.8611.11%
Criminal damage and arson96.23-10.00%
Bicycle theft95.61350.00%
Robbery85.61-27.27%
Other crime54.99400.00%
Drugs43.12100.00%
Vehicle crime42.49-42.86%
Burglary22.49-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77148.9630.51%
Violence and sexual offences5147.99-15.00%
Shoplifting3131.7934.78%
Other theft1819.3263.64%
Robbery1111.22-15.38%
Theft from the person116.86-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson106.8642.86%
Public order96.2350.00%
Burglary95.610.00%
Vehicle crime75.6175.00%
Bicycle theft24.36-33.33%
Drugs21.25-60.00%
Other crime11.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60132.1320.00%
Anti-social behaviour5937.4015.69%
Shoplifting2336.77-52.08%
Robbery1314.341200.00%
Theft from the person138.10-27.78%
Other theft118.10-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson76.86-36.36%
Public order64.36200.00%
Drugs53.74-37.50%
Possession of weapons53.120.00%
Vehicle crime43.120.00%
Other crime32.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.87-40.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51148.96-1.92%
Violence and sexual offences5031.79-13.79%
Shoplifting4831.1637.14%
Other theft2329.9253.33%
Theft from the person1814.345.88%
Criminal damage and arson1111.22-8.33%
Burglary96.8612.50%
Drugs85.6133.33%
Possession of weapons54.99150.00%
Bicycle theft53.12400.00%
Vehicle crime43.12-55.56%
Other crime42.490.00%
Public order22.49-75.00%
Robbery11.25-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58148.34-13.43%
Anti-social behaviour5236.1533.33%
Shoplifting3532.41-12.50%
Theft from the person1721.8121.43%
Other theft1510.60-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson129.3520.00%
Robbery117.4810.00%
Vehicle crime96.8628.57%
Burglary85.6114.29%
Public order84.99-27.27%
Drugs64.990.00%
Other crime43.740.00%
Possession of weapons22.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.25-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67156.44-1.47%
Shoplifting4041.765.26%
Anti-social behaviour3924.93-35.00%
Other theft2724.3122.73%
Theft from the person1416.83-30.00%
Public order118.7357.14%
Robbery106.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.230.00%
Burglary76.23-22.22%
Vehicle crime74.36-22.22%
Drugs64.3620.00%
Bicycle theft53.740.00%
Possession of weapons43.12100.00%
Other crime42.49300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68162.6819.30%
Anti-social behaviour6042.3839.53%
Shoplifting3837.4031.03%
Other theft2223.68-18.52%
Theft from the person2013.7153.85%
Criminal damage and arson1012.47100.00%
Burglary96.23-10.00%
Vehicle crime95.6150.00%
Public order75.61-41.67%
Drugs54.36-44.44%
Bicycle theft53.12-58.33%
Robbery53.1266.67%
Possession of weapons23.120.00%
Other crime11.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57143.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour4335.530.00%
Shoplifting2926.800.00%
Other theft2718.080.00%
Theft from the person1316.830.00%
Bicycle theft128.100.00%
Public order127.480.00%
Burglary107.480.00%
Drugs96.230.00%
Vehicle crime65.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.740.00%
Other crime33.120.00%
Robbery31.870.00%
Possession of weapons21.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202413
June 202425
May 202421
April 202418
March 202411
February 202423
January 202415
December 202327
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 714 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202459
July 202452
June 202473
May 202464
April 202451
March 202460
February 202450
January 202458
December 202367
November 202368
October 202357

A total of 647 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202460
July 202452
June 202448
May 202464
April 202477
March 202459
February 202451
January 202452
December 202339
November 202360
October 202343

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202414
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 157 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202413
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 202418
January 202417
December 202314
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 398 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202436
July 202433
June 202421
May 202435
April 202431
March 202423
February 202448
January 202435
December 202340
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 202411
March 202413
February 20241
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 202417
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total31
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wells Yard
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Wellstones
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gartlet Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Exchange Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Loates Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St. Marys View
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smith Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Prince Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Albert Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Francis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Gaumont Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cross Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Queen'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shaftesbury Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lord Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Percy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Market Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Beechen Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1