ORCHARD DRIVE, WD17 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3DX

ORCHARD DRIVE, WD17 3DX, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3DX, encompassing approximately 1663 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD17 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

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

ORCHARD DRIVE, WD17 3DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.61150.00%
Shoplifting23.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

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 offences56.010.00%
Burglary33.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.400.00%
Burglary31.80-25.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-60.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.42150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.01300.00%
Vehicle crime32.40-57.14%
Other crime11.800.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.42250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-80.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences56.6166.67%
Vehicle crime23.010.00%
Burglary11.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.610.00%
Burglary31.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.80100.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

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 behaviour47.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.800.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234
July 20234

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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
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 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
July 20237

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
July 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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 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 3DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Langley Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Harford Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Richmond Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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