FAIRVIEW DRIVE, WD17 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4ST

FAIRVIEW DRIVE, WD17 4ST, Watford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4ST, encompassing approximately 1530 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD17 4ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Silver Dell with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

FAIRVIEW DRIVE, WD17 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1211.7671.43%
Vehicle crime37.8450.00%
Burglary21.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%

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 offences711.760.00%
Shoplifting34.570.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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 offences79.80-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.5750.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Drugs11.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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 offences811.76166.67%
Vehicle crime25.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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 offences34.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In February 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 offences37.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Public order11.31-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 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 offences68.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.92-40.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.1550.00%
Burglary53.92150.00%
Drugs13.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.4520.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.4525.00%
Vehicle crime53.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.61-57.14%
Drugs11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.570.00%
Other theft11.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
July 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hudson Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Silver Dell
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ridge Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Blackley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1