WATFORD ROAD, WD3 3BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD3 3BZ

WATFORD ROAD, WD3 3BZ, Three Rivers has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This WD3 3BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD3 postcode area, which has experienced 239 crimes and a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD3 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD3 3BZ, encompassing approximately 3381 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD3 3BZ area, explore the WD3 3BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WD3 3BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazelwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oakleigh Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WATFORD ROAD, WD3 3BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.73-44.44%
Public order41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6250.00%
Public order32.6650.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In May 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 offences66.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime65.62500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Shoplifting30.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8050.00%
Shoplifting51.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery64.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-40.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 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 offences53.840.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.66-44.44%
Public order21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5150.00%
Shoplifting42.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 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 offences66.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.89-81.25%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.761500.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.7350.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences65.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
July 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 202316
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD3 3BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hazelwood Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oakleigh Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Southam Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Croxley (Lu Station)
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Nuttfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cherry Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. New Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Community Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Fuller Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1