WD17 4ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4ED

WD17 4ED, Watford has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.56 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4ED 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 4ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4ED, encompassing approximately 3149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 4ED area, explore the WD17 4ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Albert Road North with total crimes: 3

WD17 4ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.56-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour165.40-23.81%
Burglary45.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft20.95-60.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.005.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.670.00%
Other theft56.03-50.00%
Public order51.59-37.50%
Burglary41.59300.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-80.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2026.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.3558.33%
Other theft106.0342.86%
Criminal damage and arson103.17233.33%
Public order83.17700.00%
Vehicle crime62.5450.00%
Possession of weapons31.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.81-58.33%
Other theft73.170.00%
Vehicle crime42.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Public order10.63-87.50%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2426.67-22.58%
Violence and sexual offences187.620.00%
Bicycle theft115.711000.00%
Public order83.49100.00%
Other theft72.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2250.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Drugs20.95-33.33%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3123.49121.43%
Violence and sexual offences189.8450.00%
Other theft75.71133.33%
Public order42.220.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Robbery30.95200.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.657.69%
Violence and sexual offences124.44-29.41%
Public order43.81300.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-50.00%
Other theft30.95-57.14%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.5630.77%
Anti-social behaviour135.40-7.14%
Other theft74.1316.67%
Vehicle crime62.22200.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-80.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.32-83.33%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.05-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.44-38.10%
Other theft64.130.00%
Burglary61.90100.00%
Bicycle theft51.90150.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2121.2723.53%
Violence and sexual offences216.67-19.23%
Other theft66.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9025.00%
Public order41.59-60.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.250.00%
Public order105.400.00%
Bicycle theft63.170.00%
Other theft61.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202420
June 202410
May 202424
April 202431
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 202321
November 202317

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202419
June 202412
May 202418
April 202418
March 202412
February 202417
January 202413
December 202321
November 202326

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 202411
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Albert Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Woodford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Verulam Passage
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A411
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Herga Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Albert Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Keston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Terrace Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1