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 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4GE 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ashby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brett Place with total crimes: 2

TUNNEL WOOD ROAD, WD17 4GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.78133.33%
Other theft25.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39200.00%
Burglary22.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%

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 behaviour37.980.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brett Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leggatts Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Damson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tunnel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1