WD17 3RL, Watford has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.94 per 1,000 population. This WD17 3RL 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 3RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 3RL, encompassing approximately 1818 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 48.94 | 22.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 14.85 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 11.00 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 5.50 | 166.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 4.40 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.20 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.20 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.20 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.65 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 52.24 | 114.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 16.50 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 12.10 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.95 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.85 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.30 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.65 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.10 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 43.99 | -38.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 12.10 | -26.32% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.70 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.40 | 75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.85 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.30 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.75 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.75 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.65 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.10 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 55.54 | -5.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 19.79 | -34.48% |
| Other theft | 9 | 10.45 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.95 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.30 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.75 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.75 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.20 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.20 | -70.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.10 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 63.78 | 35.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 20.89 | -17.14% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 15.95 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 5.50 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.85 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.85 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.30 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.20 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.20 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.65 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.65 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 56.64 | 40.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 19.25 | -3.45% |
| Burglary | 7 | 15.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.85 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.30 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.30 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.75 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.75 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.75 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.65 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 47.29 | 7.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 15.95 | 47.06% |
| Public order | 7 | 13.75 | 600.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.85 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.30 | -54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.75 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.20 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.20 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 45.09 | 8.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 14.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 9.35 | 175.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.05 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.75 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.20 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.10 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 47.84 | -30.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 13.75 | -37.04% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 9.35 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.30 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.30 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.75 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.75 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.75 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.75 | -69.23% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.20 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.10 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 58.83 | -23.40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 19.79 | 8.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 14.85 | 160.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 7.15 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.40 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.30 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.20 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.10 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.10 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.10 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.55 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 59.38 | 74.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 25.84 | -3.85% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 13.75 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.30 | -54.55% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.75 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.20 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.65 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.65 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.65 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.65 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.10 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 61.03 | -27.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 14.85 | -40.91% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 14.30 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.60 | 22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.05 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.85 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.30 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.30 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.75 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.20 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.10 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 68.18 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 24.19 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 20.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.95 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.85 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.85 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 36 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 47 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 44 |
A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 3RL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |