ALEXANDRA ROAD, WD17 4UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4UA

ALEXANDRA ROAD, WD17 4UA, Watford has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.93 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4UA 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 4UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4UA, encompassing approximately 3401 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Peace Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4

ALEXANDRA ROAD, WD17 4UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9360.00%
Burglary84.70100.00%
Vehicle crime52.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-66.67%
Public order31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Drugs20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.9387.50%
Violence and sexual offences104.41-28.57%
Burglary42.94300.00%
Other theft41.1833.33%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.3525.00%
Vehicle crime41.47100.00%
Public order41.18300.00%
Other theft31.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.76-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.53-64.71%
Other theft51.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Robbery31.18-25.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.88-5.56%
Public order55.00150.00%
Bicycle theft41.47300.00%
Robbery41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.59100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.410.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Robbery30.8850.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.52-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.6512.50%
Public order32.65200.00%
Other theft30.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-75.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.357.69%
Vehicle crime84.1260.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.35-27.27%
Other theft52.350.00%
Robbery11.47-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.40-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.82-31.25%
Vehicle crime53.23150.00%
Other theft51.47-16.67%
Burglary51.4725.00%
Robbery41.470.00%
Bicycle theft21.18100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.76-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour165.8814.29%
Other theft64.7020.00%
Burglary41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.1731.25%
Anti-social behaviour146.1716.67%
Other theft54.12-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.47200.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.59-83.33%
Drugs10.29-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.8177.78%
Anti-social behaviour124.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime113.53266.67%
Other theft73.23-12.50%
Bicycle theft62.06100.00%
Drugs51.760.00%
Burglary41.470.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.700.00%
Other theft82.650.00%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202414
June 202412
May 202420
April 202415
March 20249
February 202414
January 202413
December 202320
November 202321
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 20248
June 20246
May 202417
April 202418
March 20249
February 20248
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Peace Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Albert Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Westland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Stratford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Verulam Passage
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A411
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Herga Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Albert Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Keston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Terrace Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1