WD17 4YS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4YS

WD17 4YS, Watford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4YS 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 4YS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4YS, encompassing approximately 2922 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD17 4YS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 7
  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bellamy Close with total crimes: 2

WD17 4YS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.5350.00%
Shoplifting52.05400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-50.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0533.33%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.53166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-40.00%
Burglary31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4725.00%
Burglary41.7133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.710.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-50.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.53166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.74200.00%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Shoplifting21.37100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.450.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0550.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8414.29%
Other theft52.74400.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.470.00%
Vehicle crime32.40200.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-85.71%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Molteno Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Lockhart Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bellamy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Oaklands Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Spinney
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Baldwin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harmonia Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Priory Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Langley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bromet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1