TUNNEL WOOD ROAD, WD17 4GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4GD

TUNNEL WOOD ROAD, WD17 4GD, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.69 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4GD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD17 4GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4GD, encompassing approximately 1168 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD17 4GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Damson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wrensfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gammons Farm Close with total crimes: 1

TUNNEL WOOD ROAD, WD17 4GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences713.6940.00%
Burglary55.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.280.00%
Public order34.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57200.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.7033.33%
Public order23.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.71-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Other theft11.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.13133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.99150.00%
Other theft14.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Burglary11.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.98125.00%
Vehicle crime27.700.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
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 offences47.70-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson33.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.40800.00%
Vehicle crime47.70100.00%
Burglary33.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.57-66.67%
Other crime10.860.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary410.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.42200.00%
Vehicle crime22.57100.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.42-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-83.33%

In August 2023, 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 behaviour610.2720.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.13-37.50%
Vehicle crime14.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.850.00%
Burglary14.280.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20236
July 20235

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
July 20245
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
July 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
July 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Damson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wrensfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Churchfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Leaford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ridge Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Blackley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lingfield Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1