WD17 3HA, Watford has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.22 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3HA 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 3HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3HA, encompassing approximately 1922 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 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 31.22 | -51.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 8.32 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.16 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.64 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.60 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.56 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.56 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.04 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 45.78 | -13.16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 17.17 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 9.36 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.60 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.60 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.60 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.56 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.04 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 51.51 | 52.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 19.77 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 6 | 12.49 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.12 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.12 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.60 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.08 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.56 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.56 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.56 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 43.18 | 64.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 14.57 | -13.79% |
| Burglary | 5 | 13.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.60 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.60 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.08 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.56 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 37.46 | 38.10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 15.09 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 8.84 | 500.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.12 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.12 | -55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.08 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.56 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 36.42 | -8.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 10.93 | 30.77% |
| Other theft | 9 | 8.84 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.68 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 3.12 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.04 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.04 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 40.58 | -20.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 11.97 | -40.91% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 6.76 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.12 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.60 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.60 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.60 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.60 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 44.74 | -23.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 15.09 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 11.45 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.24 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.12 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.08 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 45.78 | 52.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 19.77 | -4.35% |
| Other theft | 4 | 11.45 | -55.56% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.08 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.08 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.56 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.56 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.56 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.52 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 52.03 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 13.01 | -41.03% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 11.97 | 28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 4.68 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.64 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.60 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.56 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 57.23 | -27.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 20.29 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 18.21 | -18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.68 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.64 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.12 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.08 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.08 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.04 | -91.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 78.04 | 145.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 28.09 | 3.70% |
| Burglary | 12 | 14.57 | 71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 6.24 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.72 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 5.72 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 5.20 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.60 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.60 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.60 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.08 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 61.91 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 14.05 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 11.45 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 8.32 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.64 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.64 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.64 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.64 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 28 |
| July 2023 | 27 |
A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
| August 2023 | 54 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 3HA postcode area is presented below.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Other crime | 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |