WD17 3EU, Watford has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.24 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3EU 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 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3EU, encompassing approximately 1927 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 48.24 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 13.49 | -10.53% |
| Public order | 9 | 8.82 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.67 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.63 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.63 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.11 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.59 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.56 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.56 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 54.98 | 2.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 20.23 | -34.48% |
| Other theft | 10 | 9.86 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.19 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.11 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.11 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.11 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.59 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.07 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.07 | -70.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.04 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 63.28 | -2.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 19.71 | -17.14% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 15.04 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.19 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.15 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 4.15 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.11 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.11 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.59 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.56 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.04 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 60.69 | 39.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 20.23 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 18.15 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.11 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.11 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.11 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.59 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.59 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.04 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 44.61 | -9.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 14.52 | 56.25% |
| Robbery | 8 | 12.97 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.15 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.07 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.07 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.07 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.56 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.04 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 46.68 | 24.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 16.08 | -11.11% |
| Other theft | 12 | 8.30 | 140.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.22 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.11 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.59 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.07 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.56 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.56 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | -90.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 50.31 | -32.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 12.97 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 9.34 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.19 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.63 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.11 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.11 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.11 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.11 | -64.29% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.59 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.04 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.04 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 60.69 | -27.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 19.19 | -3.57% |
| Other theft | 14 | 14.01 | 180.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 7.26 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.67 | 600.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.63 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.07 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.07 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.56 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.56 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.04 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 61.21 | 59.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 26.45 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 14.52 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.11 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.59 | -61.54% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.07 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.56 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.56 | -76.92% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.56 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.56 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.04 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 62.76 | -15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 16.60 | -40.91% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 13.49 | 160.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.74 | 44.44% |
| Drugs | 8 | 6.74 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.15 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.11 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.11 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.59 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.07 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.07 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 65.88 | -25.42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 22.82 | 18.75% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 19.71 | -18.18% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.67 | -18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.67 | -46.15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.63 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.63 | -28.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.59 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.56 | -83.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.04 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.52 | -80.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 87.14 | 126.92% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 30.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 16.60 | -27.78% |
| Burglary | 12 | 6.74 | 71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 6.22 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.71 | 22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.71 | -46.15% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.63 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.11 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.59 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.07 | -70.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.56 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.56 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 77.81 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 16.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 13.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 9.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 12 | 6.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.22 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.11 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.11 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 39 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 44 |
| August 2023 | 59 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 3EU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |
| Other theft | 1 |