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

Overview of Crime in WD17 4GE

TUNNEL WOOD ROAD, WD17 4GE, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.57 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4GE 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 4GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4GE, encompassing approximately 1252 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD17 4GE 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
  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 2

TUNNEL WOOD ROAD, WD17 4GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.5750.00%
Burglary54.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.99-50.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.99300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.1933.33%
Public order23.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.60-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.190.00%
Vehicle crime22.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-50.00%

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 offences37.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.79300.00%
Other theft13.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.18-62.50%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Burglary11.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.38-33.33%
Burglary21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%

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 offences47.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.56900.00%
Vehicle crime47.98100.00%
Burglary33.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Other crime12.390.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.98200.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.80-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.17-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.99-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.990.00%
Burglary12.390.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences712.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.590.00%
Burglary14.790.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 20231
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
August 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 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
November 20231
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 4GE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Damson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wrensfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Churchfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Leaford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ridge Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Blackley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Lingfield Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ashby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Brett Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1