WD18 0DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0DD

WD18 0DD, Watford has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.08 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0DD 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 0DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0DD, encompassing approximately 3172 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WD18 0DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Riverwell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Souldern Street with total crimes: 3

WD18 0DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.0817.39%
Anti-social behaviour88.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5233.33%
Public order31.26-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Other theft20.95-60.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.0215.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.25-23.08%
Public order73.1540.00%
Other theft52.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-25.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.91-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour136.30-13.33%
Other theft64.1050.00%
Public order51.8925.00%
Vehicle crime41.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.26100.00%
Drugs31.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour1511.03-37.50%
Vehicle crime74.73-46.15%
Public order42.21100.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2423.33118.18%
Violence and sexual offences217.560.00%
Vehicle crime136.62333.33%
Other theft44.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26300.00%
Bicycle theft41.26100.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Shoplifting10.63-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.345.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.62-45.00%
Shoplifting43.4733.33%
Other theft41.26-33.33%
Drugs31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.2317.65%
Anti-social behaviour206.30150.00%
Other theft66.3050.00%
Shoplifting31.89-25.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.616.25%
Anti-social behaviour85.36-33.33%
Shoplifting42.520.00%
Other theft41.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour125.040.00%
Other theft53.78400.00%
Shoplifting41.5833.33%
Vehicle crime41.26-20.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.92-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.419.09%
Vehicle crime53.78400.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.7383.33%
Shoplifting33.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.30-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.8933.33%
Bicycle theft41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.300.00%
Shoplifting43.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202413
June 202415
May 202424
April 202411
March 202420
February 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
July 202420
June 202435
May 202421
April 202421
March 202420
February 202417
January 202416
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 202413
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Possession of weapons3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Riverwell Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Souldern Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caractacus Cottage View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Explorer Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Benskin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hagden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belgrave Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Franklin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hodges Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rose Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Brightwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Banbury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Holywell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1