WOODLAND DRIVE, WD17 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3BU

WOODLAND DRIVE, WD17 3BU, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3BU, encompassing approximately 2134 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • Dellfield Close with total crimes: 2

WOODLAND DRIVE, WD17 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.15-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.56-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.8440.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.28200.00%
Bicycle theft31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.28-71.43%
Public order20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.96250.00%
Vehicle crime53.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.500.00%
Other theft41.870.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.94-75.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.43400.00%
Bicycle theft44.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Other theft10.94-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.620.00%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
November 20232
October 202310
September 20232

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

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 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 3BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alexandra Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dellfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Peace Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hyde Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A411
    Total1
    Other theft1