WD17 3EW, Watford has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.57 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3EW 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 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 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 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 | -40.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 21.93 | -31.58% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 20.36 | 225.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.18 | 22.22% |
| Drugs | 8 | 8.62 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.27 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.70 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.92 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 3.92 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.13 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.78 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 102.60 | -25.40% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 36.81 | 2.70% |
| Other theft | 9 | 29.76 | -18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 7.05 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.27 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.27 | -46.15% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 5.48 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.13 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.35 | -81.82% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.57 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.57 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.57 | -66.67% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 140.19 | 142.31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 49.34 | 19.35% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 28.98 | -27.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 10.18 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 9.40 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 8.62 | 83.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 8.62 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 6.27 | -46.15% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.48 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.92 | -55.56% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.13 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.35 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.35 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 113.56 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 24.28 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 20.36 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 14.10 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 10.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 7.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.83 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 7.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.70 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.35 | 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 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
| August 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| August 2023 | 63 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 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 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 | 3 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 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 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 3EW 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 | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |