WD17 3HA, Watford has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.22 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 44.22 | 237.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 14.05 | 18.75% |
| Other theft | 9 | 9.89 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.68 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.12 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.12 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.60 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.56 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.04 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.04 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 20.29 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 18.21 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.64 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 27 |
| 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 |
A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| 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 |
A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 19 |
| 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 |
A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 9 |
| 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 |
A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| 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 |
A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| 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 |
A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| 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 |
A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| 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 |
A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| 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 |
A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| 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 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 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 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 3HA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |