MELROSE PLACE, WD17 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4LX

MELROSE PLACE, WD17 4LX, Watford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.41 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4LX, encompassing approximately 2074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 2
  • Langley Way with total crimes: 1
  • Harford Drive with total crimes: 1

MELROSE PLACE, WD17 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.41-60.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.2766.67%
Burglary22.41-50.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.71400.00%
Burglary42.4133.33%
Shoplifting31.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-60.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.23150.00%
Burglary32.4150.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.300.00%
Burglary21.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-33.33%
Public order20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.27-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4550.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.340.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-80.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.30400.00%
Shoplifting22.410.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences33.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.7850.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.450.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
November 20233

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Molteno Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Langley Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Harford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Devereux Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1