THE GARDENS, WD17 3LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3LN

THE GARDENS, WD17 3LN, Watford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3LN 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 3LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3LN, encompassing approximately 1379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD17 3LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • De Vere Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Stratford Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Gardens with total crimes: 1

THE GARDENS, WD17 3LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.25300.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-33.33%
Other theft11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.35200.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.800.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.17100.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.17-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.07100.00%
Other theft12.900.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.35-33.33%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2550.00%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.620.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. De Vere Walk
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 2. Stratford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kenilworth Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Langley Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Berceau Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1