HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 4LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4LD

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 4LD, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.07 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4LD 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 4LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4LD, encompassing approximately 3354 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WD17 4LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Stratford Way with total crimes: 2
  • Denmark Street with total crimes: 2

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 4LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.07-14.29%
Burglary41.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09100.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.770.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3740.00%
Burglary32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-71.43%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.3775.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 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 offences64.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79300.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.38-28.57%
Public order11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-87.50%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.1560.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.38166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.3840.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.66400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.49-37.50%
Burglary31.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.770.00%
Burglary22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.66-27.27%
Other theft52.38400.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-76.92%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime139.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.880.00%
Burglary33.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 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 4LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Stratford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Herga Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Spinney
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Outlook Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kenilworth Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1