THE GARDENS, WD17 3DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3DT

THE GARDENS, WD17 3DT, Watford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3DT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD17 3DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3DT, encompassing approximately 2122 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 3DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langley Way with total crimes: 3
  • Richmond Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Stratford Way with total crimes: 1

THE GARDENS, WD17 3DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.24200.00%
Shoplifting21.410.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.71400.00%
Burglary32.360.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.180.00%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-75.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Robbery11.880.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2420.00%
Other theft12.830.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.48-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.36400.00%
Other crime12.360.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.77-25.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 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 offences45.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.7133.33%
Other theft31.88200.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-75.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.60166.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.770.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.070.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20245
January 20241
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
July 20236

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Langley Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Richmond Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stratford Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Grandfield Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Orchard Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Berceau Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trefusis Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1