LINGFIELD WAY, WD17 4UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4UW

LINGFIELD WAY, WD17 4UW, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4UW 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 4UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4UW, encompassing approximately 1907 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD17 4UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Hempstead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wrensfield Close with total crimes: 2

LINGFIELD WAY, WD17 4UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary66.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.67-33.33%
Public order21.050.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.29300.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Other theft21.570.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62-25.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10100.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.29-20.00%
Burglary32.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.62-33.33%
Other crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-80.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.240.00%
Burglary42.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.10-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
August 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Harford Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hempstead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Wrensfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Ridge Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Blackley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lingfield Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Glen Way
    Total1
    Burglary1