WD3 3GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD3 3GG

WD3 3GG, Watford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.50 per 1,000 population. This WD3 3GG 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 3GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD3 3GG, encompassing approximately 368 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD3 3GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gade Bank with total crimes: 7
  • Malkin Way with total crimes: 4
  • Sheraton Mews with total crimes: 2

WD3 3GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences951.5028.57%
Public order424.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.130.00%
Other theft15.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.2475.00%
Other theft318.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime15.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.130.00%
Drugs12.710.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.420.00%
Bicycle theft12.710.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour421.69300.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.42100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft221.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.420.00%
Vehicle crime15.420.00%
Public order12.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.710.00%
Burglary12.710.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences216.26100.00%
Drugs15.420.00%
Other theft12.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.710.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour28.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.42-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.840.00%
Vehicle crime12.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.84-75.00%
Drugs12.710.00%
Bicycle theft12.710.00%

In August 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 behaviour416.2633.33%
Violence and sexual offences210.84100.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.130.00%
Other theft12.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Gade Bank
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Malkin Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Sheraton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Links Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Mary'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royal Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Gade Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chestnut Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Blanchard Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1