WD17 3EW, Watford has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.05 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3EW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD17 3EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3EW, encompassing approximately 1276 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 72.05 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 18.01 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 12 | 16.45 | 71.43% |
| Burglary | 7 | 9.40 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 5.48 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.13 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.13 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.13 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.13 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.35 | -62.50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.35 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 74.40 | 92.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 21.15 | -11.54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 18.01 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.27 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.27 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.48 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.35 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.35 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.35 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.57 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 66.57 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 20.36 | -26.32% |
| Public order | 7 | 10.96 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.70 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.92 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.92 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.92 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.13 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.13 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.35 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.78 | 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 | 86.93 | -7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 30.54 | -32.14% |
| Other theft | 9 | 14.88 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 7.05 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.27 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.48 | 20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 4.70 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.70 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.70 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 3.13 | -70.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.35 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 97.90 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 32.89 | -28.21% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 21.93 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.83 | 60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 6.27 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.70 | 500.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.70 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.70 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.92 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.92 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.57 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.57 | 100.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 90.85 | 62.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 30.54 | 9.09% |
| Burglary | 7 | 28.19 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.48 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 4.70 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.70 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.92 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.92 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.13 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.57 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.78 | -87.50% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 75.19 | 17.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 25.85 | 4.35% |
| Public order | 8 | 18.80 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 6.27 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 6.27 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 4.70 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.13 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.35 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.57 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.57 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 72.05 | 12.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 21.93 | 4.55% |
| Other theft | 12 | 18.01 | 71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.40 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 4.70 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.13 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.35 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.35 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.35 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.35 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.57 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.78 | -90.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 80.67 | -21.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 19.58 | -15.38% |
| Robbery | 10 | 17.23 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 7.83 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.27 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.48 | -46.15% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 5.48 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.70 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.70 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.57 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.57 | -85.71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
In December 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 | 83.80 | -30.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 25.06 | -7.14% |
| Other theft | 13 | 20.36 | 225.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 10.18 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.05 | 600.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.35 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.35 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.35 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.57 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.57 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.57 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 83.80 | 76.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 36.03 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 21.93 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.70 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.13 | -63.64% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.13 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.35 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.35 | -76.92% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.35 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.78 | -83.33% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 89.28 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 21.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 20.36 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 8.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| 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 |
A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 39 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 3EW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |