BROOM GROVE, WD17 4RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4RY

BROOM GROVE, WD17 4RY, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4RY 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 4RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4RY, encompassing approximately 2409 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD17 4RY area, explore the WD17 4RY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WD17 4RY area, visit the WD17 4RY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD17 4RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 3
  • Baldwin Road with total crimes: 2
  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 2

BROOM GROVE, WD17 4RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.81-33.33%
Other theft21.660.00%
Shoplifting20.83-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-50.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.9620.00%
Shoplifting52.49400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-55.56%
Burglary21.660.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In July 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 offences911.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7425.00%
Vehicle crime32.08-25.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66300.00%
Vehicle crime41.66300.00%
Burglary31.66-40.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.96100.00%
Burglary53.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-33.33%
Public order21.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.81-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-50.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.3880.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.74100.00%
Vehicle crime33.320.00%
Shoplifting21.25100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In January 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 behaviour57.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.98-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-33.33%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.98200.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.980.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 202312
October 20236

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 2 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

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lockhart Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Baldwin Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Molteno Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Outlook Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jubilee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Diamond Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1