ESSEX ROAD, WD17 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4EL

ESSEX ROAD, WD17 4EL, Watford has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.29 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4EL, encompassing approximately 3037 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD17 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

ESSEX ROAD, WD17 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.2911.54%
Anti-social behaviour239.55-4.17%
Burglary87.57100.00%
Public order82.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime52.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-33.33%
Other theft41.32-50.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Shoplifting30.99-40.00%
Theft from the person10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2632.2613.04%
Anti-social behaviour248.5614.29%
Public order107.90-16.67%
Other theft83.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.63-33.33%
Shoplifting51.98400.00%
Burglary41.65100.00%
Drugs31.32200.00%
Bicycle theft30.99-25.00%
Theft from the person30.990.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Robbery10.66-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.93-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour217.570.00%
Public order126.91200.00%
Other theft103.9542.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.2980.00%
Vehicle crime42.96100.00%
Bicycle theft41.320.00%
Robbery41.32-42.86%
Theft from the person31.32-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.99200.00%
Burglary20.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.62-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour2110.86-27.59%
Robbery76.910.00%
Other theft72.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3025.00%
Theft from the person51.65150.00%
Public order41.65-55.56%
Burglary41.32100.00%
Drugs21.32-50.00%
Shoplifting20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3438.529.68%
Anti-social behaviour2911.19-12.12%
Bicycle theft119.55450.00%
Public order93.6280.00%
Other theft72.960.00%
Robbery72.3075.00%
Shoplifting52.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-20.00%
Drugs41.32-20.00%
Theft from the person21.32-50.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3333.2573.68%
Violence and sexual offences3110.8614.81%
Other theft710.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.30150.00%
Drugs51.650.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Theft from the person41.65100.00%
Robbery41.32-42.86%
Burglary31.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.363.85%
Anti-social behaviour198.8926.67%
Robbery76.26600.00%
Public order52.30400.00%
Other theft41.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.32-57.14%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.0523.81%
Anti-social behaviour158.567.14%
Other theft84.940.00%
Vehicle crime72.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.300.00%
Shoplifting31.32-50.00%
Burglary20.99-66.67%
Robbery10.66-83.33%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-80.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.98-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour146.91-44.00%
Other theft84.61-33.33%
Robbery62.630.00%
Burglary61.9820.00%
Shoplifting61.9850.00%
Bicycle theft51.98150.00%
Drugs41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-20.00%
Public order41.32-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3933.91-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour2512.8413.64%
Other theft128.2371.43%
Public order73.95-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3025.00%
Burglary51.650.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Bicycle theft21.32-75.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4839.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour2215.800.00%
Public order107.240.00%
Bicycle theft83.290.00%
Other theft72.630.00%
Burglary52.300.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Other crime31.320.00%
Theft from the person30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
July 202423
June 202433
May 202434
April 202431
March 202427
February 202426
January 202421
December 202339
November 202348

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202421
June 202421
May 202429
April 202433
March 202419
February 202415
January 202414
December 202325
November 202322

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 202411
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Peace Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Albert Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Gaumont Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Verulam Passage
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A411
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. Herga Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Rosslyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Halsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Albert Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Keston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Terrace Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1