NEAL STREET, WD18 0AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0AX

NEAL STREET, WD18 0AX, Watford has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.94 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 112 crimes and a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 0AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0AX, encompassing approximately 1355 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD18 0AX area, explore the WD18 0AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)

WD18 0AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 8

NEAL STREET, WD18 0AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2364.949.52%
Violence and sexual offences2116.97-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour1715.50-43.33%
Theft from the person712.54600.00%
Burglary35.17200.00%
Other theft32.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.21-72.73%
Possession of weapons22.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Robbery21.48-50.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Public order21.48-75.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3088.55-3.23%
Violence and sexual offences2522.148.70%
Shoplifting2118.45-36.36%
Vehicle crime1115.50175.00%
Public order88.1260.00%
Other theft65.90200.00%
Possession of weapons54.430.00%
Bicycle theft43.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9533.33%
Robbery42.9533.33%
Burglary12.950.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3381.17106.25%
Anti-social behaviour3124.35-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences2322.8815.00%
Public order516.970.00%
Vehicle crime43.69-69.23%
Robbery32.950.00%
Drugs32.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Other theft22.21-71.43%
Bicycle theft21.480.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3281.17-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences2023.61-16.67%
Shoplifting1614.7633.33%
Vehicle crime1311.81225.00%
Other theft79.59-22.22%
Public order55.17-28.57%
Possession of weapons43.69300.00%
Robbery32.95-50.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Bicycle theft21.48-33.33%
Drugs21.48-33.33%
Other crime21.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.74-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3685.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2426.5741.18%
Shoplifting1217.71-47.83%
Other theft98.8680.00%
Public order76.64-22.22%
Robbery65.170.00%
Vehicle crime44.43-33.33%
Theft from the person42.95100.00%
Other crime32.95200.00%
Bicycle theft32.210.00%
Drugs32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-60.00%
Burglary21.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2476.019.09%
Shoplifting2317.7143.75%
Violence and sexual offences1716.97-34.62%
Public order912.54800.00%
Vehicle crime66.6450.00%
Robbery64.4320.00%
Other theft54.4366.67%
Burglary53.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.69-16.67%
Theft from the person23.69-60.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2671.5830.00%
Anti-social behaviour2219.19-18.52%
Shoplifting1616.23-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson611.81200.00%
Theft from the person54.4325.00%
Drugs53.690.00%
Robbery53.690.00%
Vehicle crime43.69-20.00%
Burglary32.95-57.14%
Other theft32.2150.00%
Public order12.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2775.2758.82%
Shoplifting2719.92-28.95%
Violence and sexual offences2019.92-4.76%
Burglary714.76250.00%
Vehicle crime55.1725.00%
Drugs53.6966.67%
Theft from the person43.69-20.00%
Other theft22.95-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Other crime11.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3881.1735.71%
Violence and sexual offences2128.0423.53%
Anti-social behaviour1715.5041.67%
Other theft712.54250.00%
Theft from the person55.1725.00%
Vehicle crime43.69-20.00%
Robbery42.950.00%
Drugs32.95200.00%
Public order32.21-25.00%
Bicycle theft32.2150.00%
Burglary22.21-50.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2865.68-34.88%
Violence and sexual offences1720.6641.67%
Anti-social behaviour1212.54-42.86%
Vehicle crime58.860.00%
Public order43.6933.33%
Theft from the person42.95100.00%
Burglary42.95100.00%
Robbery42.95-20.00%
Possession of weapons32.950.00%
Other theft22.21-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.48-33.33%
Drugs11.48-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4381.1779.17%
Anti-social behaviour2131.73-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences1215.50-50.00%
Other theft78.86-30.00%
Vehicle crime55.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.690.00%
Robbery53.69150.00%
Bicycle theft33.69-40.00%
Public order32.21-25.00%
Burglary22.21-50.00%
Theft from the person21.48-50.00%
Drugs21.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2687.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences2419.190.00%
Shoplifting2417.710.00%
Other theft1017.710.00%
Vehicle crime57.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.690.00%
Bicycle theft53.690.00%
Burglary43.690.00%
Theft from the person42.950.00%
Public order42.950.00%
Drugs42.950.00%
Robbery22.950.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202430
July 202431
June 202432
May 202436
April 202424
March 202422
February 202427
January 202417
December 202312
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
July 202423
June 202420
May 202424
April 202417
March 202426
February 202420
January 202421
December 202317
November 202312
October 202324

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 202413
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202433
June 202416
May 202412
April 202423
March 202416
February 202427
January 202438
December 202328
November 202343
October 202324

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Local Board Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Exchange Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farthing Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St. Marys View
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smith Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lammas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Merton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Hornets
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lower Derby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Watford High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Muriel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Farraline Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Watford Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pump House Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cannon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1