PARK ROAD, WD17 4QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4QL

PARK ROAD, WD17 4QL, Watford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4QL 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 4QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4QL, encompassing approximately 4386 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD17 4QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 9
  • Nascot Road with total crimes: 3
  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 3

PARK ROAD, WD17 4QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7012.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-33.33%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

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 offences87.0714.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.82-25.00%
Burglary51.3725.00%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.9360.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.82-22.22%
Burglary41.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1466.67%
Other theft21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-70.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-87.50%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.74233.33%
Vehicle crime82.28166.67%
Other theft21.82-50.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.70-38.46%
Burglary41.82300.00%
Other theft40.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.02-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.96-25.00%
Other theft20.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.847.69%
Other theft63.19500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.61550.00%
Vehicle crime72.960.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-71.43%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.4240.00%
Other theft41.60300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.10-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.1425.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 202314
October 202313
September 20232
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

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 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20244
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
August 20232
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 4QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lockhart Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nascot Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Molteno Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Outlook Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Terrace Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Schreiber Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cole Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Nevill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grandfield Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1