STRATFORD ROAD, WD17 4QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4QG

STRATFORD ROAD, WD17 4QG, Watford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4QG 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 4QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4QG, encompassing approximately 3836 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-65.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD17 4QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lowestoft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 3

STRATFORD ROAD, WD17 4QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.52-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour72.61-65.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.7766.67%
Violence and sexual offences135.21-23.53%
Burglary53.390.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft20.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-71.43%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.07112.50%
Anti-social behaviour124.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1375.00%
Vehicle crime61.8220.00%
Other theft51.56150.00%
Possession of weapons31.300.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.56-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.09-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30300.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.6530.00%
Vehicle crime43.39300.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.95133.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.6511.11%
Other theft52.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Public order41.30300.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 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 offences95.73-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.35-50.00%
Other theft21.56-60.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.7330.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.3971.43%
Vehicle crime103.13233.33%
Other theft52.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.34-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour72.61-12.50%
Other theft51.8266.67%
Burglary51.30150.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.64-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour84.9533.33%
Other theft32.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9915.79%
Anti-social behaviour65.7320.00%
Other theft61.56200.00%
Public order31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-62.50%
Burglary10.78-83.33%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.250.00%
Vehicle crime84.950.00%
Burglary62.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202417
June 20248
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 202410
December 202319
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 202412
June 20246
May 202414
April 202414
March 20246
February 202412
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 202410
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Lowestoft Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lockhart Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Herga Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Spinney
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Terrace Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Outlook Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kenilworth Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1