HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 3HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3HF

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 3HF, Watford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.20 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3HF 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 3HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3HF, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 3HF area, explore the WD17 3HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD17 3HF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • The Spinney with total crimes: 1

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 3HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.20-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.0466.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.69700.00%
Burglary32.8450.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.91-20.00%
Burglary21.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-83.33%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.13150.00%
Burglary31.78-25.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.33-16.67%
Burglary41.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.71-80.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.46500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.13100.00%
Vehicle crime52.13-16.67%
Shoplifting21.780.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1350.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.330.00%
Other theft51.78400.00%
Vehicle crime31.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.130.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 3HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Molteno Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. The Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Spinney
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Outlook Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kenilworth Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Langley Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Berceau Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1