GRANDFIELD AVENUE, WD17 4YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD17 4YW

GRANDFIELD AVENUE, WD17 4YW, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population. This WD17 4YW 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 4YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 4YW, encompassing approximately 2922 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD17 4YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockhart Road with total crimes: 3
  • Baldwin Road with total crimes: 2
  • Molteno Road with total crimes: 2

GRANDFIELD AVENUE, WD17 4YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Shoplifting21.03-60.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 behaviour67.1920.00%
Shoplifting52.0566.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-50.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0566.67%
Shoplifting31.7150.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

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 offences87.19166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-40.00%
Burglary31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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 behaviour56.16-28.57%
Burglary41.7133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.9075.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.40-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.05400.00%
Burglary31.71-25.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-50.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 crime42.05-33.33%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-60.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.11-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.7150.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-83.33%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1914.29%
Other theft62.74500.00%
Vehicle crime42.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.500.00%
Vehicle crime52.400.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
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
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

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 4 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 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
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Lockhart Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Baldwin Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Molteno Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. The Spinney
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Outlook Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kenilworth Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Langley Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Devereux Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1