WD18 0AE, Watford has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.56 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD18 0AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0AE, encompassing approximately 1842 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 70.56 | 24.14% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 19.54 | 76.47% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 16.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 14.66 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 5.43 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.80 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.71 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.17 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.63 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 63.51 | -34.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 15.74 | -3.57% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 14.66 | -10.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 9.23 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.51 | -30.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.80 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.26 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.17 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.63 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.09 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.09 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.54 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 75.45 | 25.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 23.88 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 15.20 | -40.62% |
| Other theft | 10 | 10.31 | 42.86% |
| Robbery | 7 | 5.43 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.80 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.17 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.63 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 74.36 | 20.69% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 19.00 | 45.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 17.37 | -31.43% |
| Robbery | 9 | 13.03 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.89 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.34 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.80 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.80 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.26 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 67.85 | 52.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 19.00 | 26.09% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 15.74 | -51.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 11.94 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.26 | -14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.26 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.26 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.63 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.63 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.63 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.09 | -33.33% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 45 | 73.28 | 28.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 24.43 | -30.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 12.48 | 15.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 12.48 | 350.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.89 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.71 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.63 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.09 | -85.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 71.65 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 19.00 | 17.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 17.91 | 53.85% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 10.86 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.89 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.80 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.26 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.71 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.71 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.63 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.09 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.09 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 63.51 | 47.37% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 15.20 | -45.10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 15.20 | -45.83% |
| Other theft | 7 | 7.06 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.80 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.71 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.17 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.17 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.17 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 51 | 75.99 | 70.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 27.68 | 9.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 13.03 | -32.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 10.31 | 71.43% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.51 | -41.67% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.80 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.26 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.71 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.71 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.63 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.09 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 70.56 | 130.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 16.28 | -22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 15.20 | 15.79% |
| Other theft | 12 | 11.94 | 140.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.51 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.80 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 3.26 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.26 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.26 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.71 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.17 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.54 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 58.62 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 19.54 | -38.71% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 10.31 | -63.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.06 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.80 | -73.68% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.71 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.71 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.17 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.17 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.63 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.63 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.63 | -87.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 78.70 | 89.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 19.54 | 29.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 16.83 | -4.00% |
| Other theft | 19 | 13.03 | 11.76% |
| Other crime | 8 | 10.31 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.26 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.26 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.63 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.63 | -84.62% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.09 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.09 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.54 | -80.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 76.53 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 13.57 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 13.03 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 10.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 9.23 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 7.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 35 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 36 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 377 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 45 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 36 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0AE postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |