BLACKLEY CLOSE, WD17 4TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4TE

BLACKLEY CLOSE, WD17 4TE, Watford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4TE 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 4TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4TE, encompassing approximately 1634 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 (-33.33% decrease)

WD17 4TE 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
  • Damson Close with total crimes: 1

BLACKLEY CLOSE, WD17 4TE 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 theft33.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.3433.33%
Burglary32.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary610.40500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0650.00%
Public order11.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.4033.33%
Public order32.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.51-25.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.2850.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour35.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-50.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.84-71.43%
Other crime11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.1275.00%
Burglary14.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.450.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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