WD17 4NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4NT

WD17 4NT, Watford has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.94 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4NT 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 4NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4NT, encompassing approximately 2764 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

WD17 4NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

WD17 4NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.9422.73%
Anti-social behaviour149.77-39.13%
Burglary95.06125.00%
Public order93.2628.57%
Vehicle crime43.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-33.33%
Drugs31.450.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Shoplifting31.09-40.00%
Other theft21.09-71.43%
Theft from the person10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2331.47109.09%
Violence and sexual offences228.3215.79%
Public order77.96-12.50%
Other theft72.5316.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.53-14.29%
Shoplifting52.17400.00%
Burglary41.81100.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Robbery10.72-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.32-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour116.87-31.25%
Public order83.98166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.8940.00%
Other theft62.5320.00%
Vehicle crime42.17300.00%
Robbery41.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.45200.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.58-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour1611.21-33.33%
Robbery65.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1725.00%
Other theft51.81-16.67%
Theft from the person41.810.00%
Public order31.45-40.00%
Drugs21.09-50.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.72-60.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3434.3741.67%
Anti-social behaviour2412.309.09%
Other theft68.6850.00%
Robbery62.1750.00%
Public order52.1766.67%
Shoplifting51.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.45300.00%
Drugs41.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.49-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.6829.41%
Criminal damage and arson57.96150.00%
Drugs51.810.00%
Theft from the person41.810.00%
Robbery41.45-42.86%
Other theft41.450.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.5119.05%
Anti-social behaviour179.0430.77%
Robbery76.15600.00%
Other theft42.53-42.86%
Public order31.45200.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.0731.25%
Anti-social behaviour137.600.00%
Vehicle crime74.7040.00%
Other theft72.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5333.33%
Shoplifting31.45-40.00%
Burglary21.09-66.67%
Robbery10.72-83.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.68-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour135.79-38.10%
Other theft74.70-36.36%
Robbery62.530.00%
Burglary62.170.00%
Vehicle crime52.17400.00%
Shoplifting51.8125.00%
Drugs31.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3432.19-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour2112.305.00%
Other theft117.6083.33%
Burglary63.9850.00%
Public order42.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4033.2837.93%
Anti-social behaviour2014.47-13.04%
Other theft67.23-45.45%
Burglary42.17-33.33%
Shoplifting41.45100.00%
Bicycle theft31.45-66.67%
Other crime31.090.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-77.78%
Drugs10.72-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

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 offences2937.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.490.00%
Other theft118.320.00%
Vehicle crime93.980.00%
Bicycle theft93.260.00%
Drugs83.260.00%
Burglary62.890.00%
Theft from the person32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202422
July 202419
June 202431
May 202434
April 202424
March 202425
February 202421
January 202416
December 202334
November 202340
October 202329

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202411
June 202416
May 202424
April 202422
March 202417
February 202413
January 202413
December 202321
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
January 20243
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 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
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 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311

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

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    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. Stratford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Gaumont Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Verulam Passage
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A411
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. Herga Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Rosslyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Halsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Albert Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Keston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1