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

Overview of Crime in WD17 4QG

STRATFORD ROAD, WD17 4QG, Watford has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.07 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4QG 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 4QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4QG, encompassing approximately 3836 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WD17 4QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 9
  • Station Road with total crimes: 8
  • Marri Street with total crimes: 8

STRATFORD ROAD, WD17 4QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1912.25111.11%
Vehicle crime84.950.00%
Burglary62.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.56-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Other theft20.78-71.43%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.9533.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.1728.57%
Other theft72.35133.33%
Theft from the person31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.86140.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.13-58.82%
Burglary51.82150.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.900.00%
Vehicle crime64.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.560.00%
Drugs41.300.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 202414
April 202414
March 20246
February 202412
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235
September 202316
August 202312
July 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 202410
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20248
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 202410
December 202319
November 202322
October 202319
September 20239
August 20237
July 202317

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 4 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
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
August 20235
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lockhart Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Marri Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stanmore Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nascot Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Outlook Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Malden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Terrace Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Essex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Schreiber Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cole Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Penn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lowestoft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Nevill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grandfield Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1