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

Overview of Crime in WD17 4LY

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 4LY, Watford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4LY, encompassing approximately 1219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 2

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD17 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.92-28.57%
Other theft14.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.48600.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.92200.00%
Public order12.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.460.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs26.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.64-60.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.28100.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.740.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime99.020.00%
Other crime17.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20239

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 4LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1