WOODLAND DRIVE, WD17 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3LB

WOODLAND DRIVE, WD17 3LB, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3LB, encompassing approximately 2675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD17 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stratford Way with total crimes: 2
  • Herga Court with total crimes: 2
  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 2

WOODLAND DRIVE, WD17 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.490.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Shoplifting20.75-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.61300.00%
Shoplifting31.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-66.67%
Other crime11.120.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.35350.00%
Burglary33.3650.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-66.67%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences67.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.24150.00%
Burglary31.87-25.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.610.00%
Burglary42.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-71.43%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.97-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.62250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.62100.00%
Shoplifting22.240.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.99-57.14%
Burglary21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6140.00%
Vehicle crime22.62-33.33%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.23-16.67%
Other theft41.87300.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-70.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.740.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
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 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 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
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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 3LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stratford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Herga Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Molteno Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. The Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Outlook Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kenilworth Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Langley Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Berceau Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1