WD18 0DR, Watford has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.03 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0DR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD18 0DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0DR, encompassing approximately 3926 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 42.03 | 11.36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 12.48 | 23.53% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 10.70 | -13.04% |
| Other theft | 16 | 5.09 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.08 | -27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.04 | -11.11% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.04 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.27 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.02 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.76 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | -85.71% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 41.01 | 15.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 11.21 | -22.73% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 8.66 | 64.29% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.86 | 37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.80 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.29 | 166.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.04 | 75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.78 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.78 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.53 | -70.59% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.27 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | -80.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 43.56 | -10.20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 11.21 | -44.93% |
| Other theft | 18 | 9.68 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 4.58 | 88.89% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.33 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.57 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.04 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.53 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.27 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.02 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.02 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.76 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.76 | -57.14% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 52.72 | 11.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 17.57 | 6.52% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 12.48 | -4.55% |
| Other theft | 15 | 5.35 | -21.05% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.82 | 28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.29 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.78 | -22.22% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.78 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.53 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.53 | -54.55% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.27 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | -60.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 51.45 | 55.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 15.79 | 6.98% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 11.72 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 19 | 5.60 | 111.11% |
| Robbery | 11 | 4.84 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.80 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.29 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 2.29 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.04 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.78 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 38.97 | 4.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 10.95 | 11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 10.19 | -65.62% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.80 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 2.29 | -30.77% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.29 | 700.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.04 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.53 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.53 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.02 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 45.59 | -12.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 10.44 | -2.70% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 9.17 | 39.13% |
| Other theft | 15 | 8.15 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 3.82 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 3.31 | 125.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.29 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.04 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.78 | -37.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.76 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | -88.89% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 44.83 | 9.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 11.97 | 23.33% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 9.42 | -11.54% |
| Other theft | 12 | 5.86 | -36.84% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.06 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 2.55 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.55 | 80.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.29 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.29 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.04 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 45.85 | -4.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 10.95 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 7.64 | -10.34% |
| Other theft | 19 | 6.62 | 58.33% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 4.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 3.57 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.55 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.04 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.53 | -54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.27 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.02 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 46.87 | 60.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 11.46 | 21.62% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 11.46 | 70.59% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 7.39 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.57 | -29.41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.06 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.80 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.78 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.53 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.27 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 38.72 | -28.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 9.42 | -26.32% |
| Other theft | 17 | 7.13 | 70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 4.33 | -60.47% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.33 | 28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 2.29 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.04 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.04 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.78 | -53.85% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.53 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.76 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.76 | -60.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 49.41 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 13.24 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 10.95 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 9.68 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
A total of 523 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 44 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 516 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 49 |
| July 2024 | 44 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 69 |
| April 2024 | 62 |
| March 2024 | 40 |
| February 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 43 |
A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0DR postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |