ELTON PARK, WD17 4NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4NW

ELTON PARK, WD17 4NW, Watford has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.49 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD17 4NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4NW, encompassing approximately 3923 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marri Street with total crimes: 10
  • Keston Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 4

ELTON PARK, WD17 4NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.59-26.32%
Burglary53.570.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-71.43%
Other crime20.510.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.76111.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.8428.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.2975.00%
Vehicle crime61.7850.00%
Public order41.53300.00%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.16-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Burglary31.02-25.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.2327.27%
Violence and sexual offences113.5710.00%
Public order42.80100.00%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery20.51-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.9457.14%
Violence and sexual offences102.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.550.00%
Robbery31.27200.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.61-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour72.040.00%
Other theft21.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-90.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.9444.44%
Vehicle crime103.31233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.5516.67%
Other theft41.78-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.29-53.85%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.23-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour134.5918.18%
Burglary43.31300.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.7429.41%
Anti-social behaviour115.6110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.80300.00%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.72183.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.55500.00%
Burglary51.530.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.060.00%
Other theft51.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20249
June 20247
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202419
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 202413
January 20249
December 202318
November 202322
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 202410
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Marri Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Keston Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lockhart Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alexandra Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Franklin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Elton Park
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nevill Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Dellfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hyde Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Verulam Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Malden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. A411
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. The Spinney
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Schreiber Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stamford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Langley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1