WD17 3PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3PA

WD17 3PA, Watford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3PA 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 3PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3PA, encompassing approximately 973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 3PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • De Vere Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Langley Way with total crimes: 1
  • Berceau Walk with total crimes: 1

WD17 3PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.220.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.05-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.30200.00%
Shoplifting26.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-50.00%
Burglary12.05-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.11100.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Public order12.050.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.25300.00%
Burglary24.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-66.67%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.08100.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

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
Burglary49.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.11100.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.30150.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.14-66.67%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

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 offences38.2250.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary39.250.00%
Vehicle crime23.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 3PA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. De Vere Walk
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 2. Langley Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Berceau Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Devereux Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bellmount Wood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1