BAYTREE WALK, WD17 4RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4RX

BAYTREE WALK, WD17 4RX, Watford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.89 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4RX 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 4RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4RX, encompassing approximately 2281 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD17 4RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 7
  • Brighton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bellamy Close with total crimes: 2

BAYTREE WALK, WD17 4RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-25.00%
Burglary21.31-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-50.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75300.00%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.76166.67%
Vehicle crime33.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.89400.00%
Burglary32.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-50.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.33500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.630.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.38-40.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.14150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1933.33%
Shoplifting21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.70-40.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.94-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.19-33.33%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.64125.00%
Vehicle crime43.94100.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Molteno Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bellamy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Baldwin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Harmonia Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Priory Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bromet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1