WD17 2TB, Watford has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 140.17 per 1,000 population. This WD17 2TB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD17 2TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 2TB, encompassing approximately 1383 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 140.17 | -7.84% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 33.96 | 5.13% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 29.62 | 2.70% |
| Other theft | 17 | 27.46 | 54.55% |
| Public order | 10 | 12.28 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 7.23 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.78 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 5.06 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 4.34 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.61 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.61 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.89 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.17 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 144.51 | 30.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 36.85 | -23.53% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 28.18 | 68.18% |
| Public order | 12 | 26.73 | 9.09% |
| Other theft | 11 | 8.67 | -45.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 7.95 | 266.67% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 7.95 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.23 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.50 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 5.78 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.34 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.45 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 138.73 | 27.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 36.85 | -22.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 28.18 | -31.25% |
| Other theft | 20 | 15.90 | 17.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 14.45 | 1500.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 11.56 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 7.95 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 5.78 | 133.33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 5.06 | -58.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.61 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.61 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.17 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 140.17 | -7.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 36.13 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 28.90 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 17 | 23.12 | -5.56% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 12.28 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.67 | 57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 7.95 | 350.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 6.50 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.06 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.61 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.61 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.17 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.72 | -87.50% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 151.74 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 39.02 | 69.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 31.79 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 18 | 28.90 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 13.01 | 10.00% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 7.95 | -15.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 7.95 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.78 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 5.06 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 5.06 | 250.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 5.06 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.45 | 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 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 129.34 | 17.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 34.68 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 34.68 | -58.73% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 18.79 | -27.78% |
| Robbery | 10 | 9.39 | 900.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.23 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.34 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.34 | -53.85% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.34 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.89 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.45 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.45 | -75.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 63 | 153.18 | 23.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 45.52 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 29.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 26.01 | 5.88% |
| Other theft | 13 | 13.01 | 44.44% |
| Drugs | 9 | 9.39 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.50 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 5.06 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.61 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.89 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.17 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.45 | -88.89% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 51 | 145.23 | 24.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 36.85 | -18.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 29.62 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 26.01 | 6.25% |
| Robbery | 9 | 12.28 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 6.50 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.50 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.78 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 5 | 5.78 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.61 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.61 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.61 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.17 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.17 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 158.96 | 13.64% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 36.13 | -25.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 29.62 | -44.90% |
| Other theft | 21 | 19.51 | 40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 15.17 | -15.79% |
| Robbery | 10 | 11.56 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 7.23 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.50 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.78 | -27.27% |
| Burglary | 7 | 5.78 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.06 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 5.06 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 4.34 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.61 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 55 | 164.74 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 39.74 | 48.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 35.40 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 31.79 | 90.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 13.73 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 10.84 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.95 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.78 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 5.06 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.61 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.89 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 140.90 | 12.82% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 31.79 | -13.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 28.90 | 3.12% |
| Other theft | 18 | 23.84 | 63.64% |
| Public order | 12 | 13.01 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 8.67 | 233.33% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 7.23 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.23 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.34 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.34 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.61 | -55.56% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.89 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.17 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 46 | 125.00 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 33.24 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 28.18 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 23.12 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 7.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 6.50 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 502 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 51 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 50 |
| April 2024 | 54 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| February 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 49 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 51 |
| May 2024 | 40 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| February 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 495 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 63 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
A total of 140 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 2TB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 48 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |