TUNNEL WOOD CLOSE, WD17 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4SW

TUNNEL WOOD CLOSE, WD17 4SW, Watford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4SW 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 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4SW, encompassing approximately 1675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD17 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfields Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 2
  • Damson Close with total crimes: 1

TUNNEL WOOD CLOSE, WD17 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.580.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Burglary21.19-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9566.67%
Burglary52.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.790.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences32.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.950.00%
Burglary32.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-33.33%
Other crime11.190.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Damson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Tunnel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1