PARKSIDE DRIVE, WD17 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3AS

PARKSIDE DRIVE, WD17 3AS, Watford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3AS, encompassing approximately 1437 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 3AS area, explore the WD17 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cassiobury Park Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • Peace Drive with total crimes: 1

PARKSIDE DRIVE, WD17 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.17-50.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.170.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Robbery21.39-50.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.13-14.29%
Robbery44.17300.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.870.00%
Bicycle theft33.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.35200.00%
Robbery14.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.09-71.43%
Public order21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.13133.33%
Vehicle crime34.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09200.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Bicycle theft22.09100.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.740.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.9650.00%
Vehicle crime22.09-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.39-75.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.83250.00%
Bicycle theft44.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-60.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.220.00%
Bicycle theft43.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.780.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
May 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cassiobury Park Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Peace Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hyde Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A411
    Total1
    Other theft1