THE AVENUE, WD17 4NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4NR

THE AVENUE, WD17 4NR, Watford has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.45 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4NR 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 4NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4NR, encompassing approximately 2575 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

WD17 4NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

THE AVENUE, WD17 4NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.4521.74%
Anti-social behaviour1510.87-37.50%
Public order95.8228.57%
Burglary83.49100.00%
Vehicle crime43.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-33.33%
Drugs31.550.00%
Possession of weapons31.160.00%
Shoplifting31.16-40.00%
Other theft21.16-75.00%
Theft from the person10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2434.9584.62%
Violence and sexual offences239.320.00%
Other theft88.9333.33%
Public order73.11-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.72-14.29%
Shoplifting52.33400.00%
Burglary41.94100.00%
Drugs31.5550.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Theft from the person20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Robbery10.78-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.68-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour138.93-27.78%
Public order85.05166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.1140.00%
Other theft62.720.00%
Theft from the person42.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Robbery41.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.55200.00%
Drugs21.16-33.33%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3435.333.03%
Anti-social behaviour1813.20-35.71%
Robbery66.99-14.29%
Other theft62.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3366.67%
Vehicle crime41.94100.00%
Theft from the person41.550.00%
Burglary41.55100.00%
Drugs31.55-25.00%
Public order31.16-50.00%
Shoplifting21.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3338.8322.22%
Anti-social behaviour2812.81-6.67%
Robbery710.8740.00%
Other theft62.7250.00%
Public order62.33100.00%
Shoplifting52.33400.00%
Bicycle theft41.94300.00%
Drugs41.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-40.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3034.1766.67%
Violence and sexual offences2711.658.00%
Robbery510.48-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.94150.00%
Drugs51.940.00%
Theft from the person41.940.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.63-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour189.7138.46%
Robbery76.99600.00%
Other theft42.72-50.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.7942.11%
Anti-social behaviour1310.48-7.14%
Other theft85.0514.29%
Vehicle crime73.1140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.720.00%
Shoplifting31.55-40.00%
Burglary21.16-66.67%
Robbery10.78-83.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.38-36.36%
Other theft75.44-36.36%
Robbery62.72500.00%
Burglary62.3320.00%
Vehicle crime52.33150.00%
Shoplifting51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-20.00%
Drugs41.55300.00%
Bicycle theft21.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.28-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour2214.76-8.33%
Other theft118.5457.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.2766.67%
Burglary51.940.00%
Public order41.9433.33%
Shoplifting41.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4339.2248.28%
Anti-social behaviour2416.704.35%
Other theft79.32-36.36%
Burglary52.72-16.67%
Shoplifting41.94100.00%
Bicycle theft31.55-66.67%
Other crime31.160.00%
Public order31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-66.67%
Drugs10.78-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2940.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour2311.260.00%
Other theft118.930.00%
Bicycle theft94.270.00%
Drugs83.490.00%
Vehicle crime63.110.00%
Burglary62.330.00%
Public order42.330.00%
Theft from the person31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 202413
June 202418
May 202428
April 202430
March 202418
February 202413
January 202414
December 202322
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
July 202423
June 202434
May 202433
April 202427
March 202425
February 202427
January 202419
December 202338
November 202343
October 202329

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Peace Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Albert Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Gaumont Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Verulam Passage
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A411
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Herga Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Rosslyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Halsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Albert Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Keston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Terrace Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1