STRANGEWAYS, WD17 4SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4SR

STRANGEWAYS, WD17 4SR, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4SR 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 4SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4SR, encompassing approximately 1513 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 2

STRANGEWAYS, WD17 4SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.25-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.6350.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Burglary11.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.860.00%
Other theft37.930.00%
Public order21.980.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5771.43%
Vehicle crime37.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.98-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.240.00%
Shoplifting34.630.00%
Public order21.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Drugs11.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.57166.67%
Vehicle crime25.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.95-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Public order11.32-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-25.00%
Public order21.98100.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5950.00%
Burglary43.97100.00%
Drugs12.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Hudson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silver Dell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1