WD17 3PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 3PH

WD17 3PH, Watford has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.79 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3PH 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 3PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3PH, encompassing approximately 1165 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

WD17 3PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Wells Yard with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

WD17 3PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2479.79-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour2220.59-26.67%
Public order1218.8871.43%
Burglary710.30250.00%
Bicycle theft56.01150.00%
Shoplifting44.29-42.86%
Drugs43.4333.33%
Vehicle crime43.43100.00%
Other theft33.43-62.50%
Possession of weapons32.570.00%
Theft from the person22.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-71.43%
Robbery11.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3083.2250.00%
Violence and sexual offences2525.74-10.71%
Other theft821.4560.00%
Shoplifting76.86133.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.0116.67%
Public order76.010.00%
Drugs36.01200.00%
Theft from the person32.57-50.00%
Burglary22.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-50.00%
Other crime11.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2879.79-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour2024.02-4.76%
Public order717.160.00%
Theft from the person66.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.150.00%
Other theft55.15-44.44%
Robbery54.29-16.67%
Burglary44.29300.00%
Bicycle theft43.43100.00%
Vehicle crime43.43-50.00%
Shoplifting33.430.00%
Drugs12.57-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3795.24-13.95%
Anti-social behaviour2131.75-27.59%
Other theft918.020.00%
Vehicle crime87.72300.00%
Public order76.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.010.00%
Theft from the person65.1520.00%
Robbery65.1520.00%
Drugs45.15100.00%
Shoplifting33.43-70.00%
Bicycle theft22.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43108.9619.44%
Anti-social behaviour2936.89-23.68%
Shoplifting1024.88100.00%
Other theft98.5880.00%
Public order77.72600.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.010.00%
Theft from the person55.15-16.67%
Bicycle theft54.29150.00%
Robbery54.2925.00%
Other crime24.29100.00%
Burglary21.72-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Drugs21.72-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3898.6752.00%
Violence and sexual offences3632.6012.50%
Burglary730.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.0150.00%
Theft from the person65.15200.00%
Shoplifting55.1525.00%
Other theft54.29-16.67%
Robbery44.29-50.00%
Drugs33.43200.00%
Bicycle theft22.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.72-66.67%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.86-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3282.373.23%
Anti-social behaviour2527.464.17%
Public order821.45700.00%
Robbery86.86700.00%
Other theft66.86-45.45%
Shoplifting45.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.430.00%
Possession of weapons22.57-33.33%
Theft from the person21.72100.00%
Drugs11.72-66.67%
Other crime10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3179.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour2426.60-4.00%
Other theft1120.5957.14%
Criminal damage and arson69.44-33.33%
Shoplifting45.15-33.33%
Drugs33.43-57.14%
Possession of weapons32.5750.00%
Vehicle crime32.57-57.14%
Bicycle theft22.570.00%
Burglary21.72-50.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.86-90.00%
Other crime10.86-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3199.53-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour2526.60-10.71%
Robbery1021.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.58200.00%
Drugs77.72600.00%
Vehicle crime76.01600.00%
Other theft76.01-41.67%
Shoplifting66.01-33.33%
Burglary45.15100.00%
Other crime33.430.00%
Public order22.57-71.43%
Bicycle theft21.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.720.00%
Theft from the person11.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3492.66-24.44%
Anti-social behaviour2829.1716.67%
Other theft1224.02200.00%
Shoplifting910.3050.00%
Public order77.72600.00%
Robbery46.010.00%
Bicycle theft33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57200.00%
Possession of weapons22.57-33.33%
Theft from the person21.72-50.00%
Burglary21.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.72-75.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4587.5155.17%
Anti-social behaviour2438.610.00%
Shoplifting620.5950.00%
Burglary45.15-20.00%
Theft from the person43.430.00%
Vehicle crime43.43-20.00%
Other theft43.43-63.64%
Possession of weapons33.43200.00%
Bicycle theft32.57-76.92%
Drugs22.57-66.67%
Other crime11.720.00%
Public order10.86-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2996.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour2424.880.00%
Bicycle theft1320.590.00%
Other theft1111.150.00%
Public order69.440.00%
Drugs65.150.00%
Burglary55.150.00%
Vehicle crime54.290.00%
Shoplifting44.290.00%
Theft from the person43.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Robbery12.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202428
June 202437
May 202443
April 202436
March 202432
February 202431
January 202431
December 202334
November 202345
October 202329

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202420
June 202421
May 202429
April 202438
March 202425
February 202424
January 202425
December 202328
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 202410
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Wells Yard
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Upton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Peace Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Albert Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Durban Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Gaumont Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. A411
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. Watford House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Addiscombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Court View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rosslyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Halsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Albert Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1