WD17 4HP, Watford has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.27 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4HP 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 4HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4HP, encompassing approximately 3318 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 16.27 | 70.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 5.12 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.01 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.11 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.51 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.21 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 12.65 | -41.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.01 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.41 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.11 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 14.76 | 21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 5.12 | 7.69% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.22 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.81 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.90 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.90 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.60 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 14.16 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.22 | 116.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.81 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 8.14 | -41.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.01 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.81 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.60 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 15.67 | 13.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 5.12 | 87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.52 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.41 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.11 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 12.65 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 4.52 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.41 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.11 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.51 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 12.05 | -4.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.33 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.81 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.60 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 15.06 | 29.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 6.63 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.01 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.51 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.51 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 13.56 | 41.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.41 | -61.11% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.51 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.60 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 14.76 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 5.42 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.62 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.41 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 11.75 | 33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 3.62 | -43.75% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.71 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.81 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.21 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.21 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 11.45 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 4HP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |