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

Overview of Crime in WD17 3HG

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 3HG, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3HG 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 3HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3HG, encompassing approximately 1983 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD17 3HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 3
  • Langley Way with total crimes: 3
  • Harford Drive with total crimes: 3

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 3HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.57400.00%
Burglary42.5233.33%
Shoplifting32.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-60.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.56150.00%
Burglary32.5250.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.550.00%
Burglary21.51-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.55-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5150.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.05400.00%
Shoplifting22.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.05400.00%
Shoplifting22.520.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51200.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Other theft11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-83.33%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.550.00%
Burglary53.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.520.00%
Shoplifting12.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
July 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234
July 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
November 20233
August 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20236

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Molteno Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Langley Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Harford Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hempstead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wrensfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Grandfield Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Orchard Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lingfield Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1