DENEWOOD MEWS, WD17 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4AP

DENEWOOD MEWS, WD17 4AP, Watford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.45 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4AP 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 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4AP, encompassing approximately 1164 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 2
  • Gammons Farm Close with total crimes: 1

DENEWOOD MEWS, WD17 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.450.00%
Other theft34.290.00%
Burglary12.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.45-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.2950.00%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.6040.00%
Burglary56.01400.00%
Vehicle crime24.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.90500.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.1566.67%
Public order34.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Vehicle crime22.58100.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.73-25.00%
Public order32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.44100.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.01200.00%
Other theft15.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.44-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.46300.00%
Burglary56.87150.00%
Vehicle crime34.29-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour12.58-75.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime714.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.01300.00%
Burglary23.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.870.00%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 4AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Damson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tunnel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1