LANGLEY ROAD, WD17 4PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4PE

LANGLEY ROAD, WD17 4PE, Watford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4PE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD17 4PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4PE, encompassing approximately 3849 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 9
  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 3
  • Outlook Place with total crimes: 3

LANGLEY ROAD, WD17 4PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.94-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.8266.67%
Other theft21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.23166.67%
Vehicle crime42.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-57.14%
Burglary30.78-40.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.9440.00%
Burglary51.8266.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-55.56%
Burglary31.040.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.34200.00%
Vehicle crime41.5633.33%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.94300.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Other theft21.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.45-11.11%
Other theft62.08500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-71.43%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.970.00%
Vehicle crime72.34600.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-85.71%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.9075.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.86-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.04-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lockhart Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Molteno Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Outlook Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Schreiber Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cole Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Grandfield Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Orchard Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1