RIDGE LANE, WD17 4TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4TA

RIDGE LANE, WD17 4TA, Watford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4TA 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 4TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4TA, encompassing approximately 1548 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD17 4TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 2
  • Gammons Farm Close with total crimes: 1
  • Comyne Road with total crimes: 1

RIDGE LANE, WD17 4TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-60.00%
Burglary11.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In August 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 offences58.39-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.230.00%
Burglary21.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.2750.00%
Burglary63.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Public order11.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In June 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 offences412.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58100.00%
Public order32.5850.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-60.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.23100.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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 offences45.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58-33.33%
Public order11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-87.50%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Other theft11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.58100.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.390.00%
Burglary24.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
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 2 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Chilcott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Damson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tunnel Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1