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

Overview of Crime in WD3 3SZ

WATFORD ROAD, WD3 3SZ, Three Rivers has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This WD3 3SZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD3 postcode area, which has experienced 213 crimes and a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD3 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD3 3SZ, encompassing approximately 2474 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD3 3SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Dickinson Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WATFORD ROAD, WD3 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences54.0466.67%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 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 offences86.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.23-25.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2920.00%
Other crime62.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4233.33%
Shoplifting31.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.87400.00%
Shoplifting52.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.64-60.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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 offences54.85150.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In November 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 behaviour33.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.040.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Windmill Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dickinson Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Scots Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elmcote Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Frankland Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Harvey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1