MULBERRY CLOSE, WD17 4UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4UZ

MULBERRY CLOSE, WD17 4UZ, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4UZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD17 4UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4UZ, encompassing approximately 1448 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD17 4UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 5
  • Desmond Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chilcott Road with total crimes: 2

MULBERRY CLOSE, WD17 4UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.73233.33%
Other theft26.900.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.4550.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.070.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.14-66.67%
Drugs11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.59500.00%
Burglary14.140.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour34.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.070.00%
Public order21.38100.00%

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 behaviour34.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.90400.00%
Burglary23.450.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

A total of 4 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Desmond Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chilcott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rosecroft Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hampden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hopwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rosebriar Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Courtlands Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Burrow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1