ST JAMES ROAD, WD18 0DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0DY

ST JAMES ROAD, WD18 0DY, Watford has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.33 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0DY 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 0DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0DY, encompassing approximately 2195 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 0DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Exchange Road with total crimes: 5
  • Farthing Close with total crimes: 5

ST JAMES ROAD, WD18 0DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.3311.76%
Anti-social behaviour148.66-22.22%
Theft from the person46.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.8233.33%
Public order31.82-40.00%
Shoplifting31.37-50.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft20.91-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.91-33.33%
Robbery20.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime10.91-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1829.16-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences178.20-5.56%
Shoplifting67.74-45.45%
Other theft52.7366.67%
Public order52.2825.00%
Vehicle crime32.28-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Bicycle theft31.37200.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2231.43-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.02-10.00%
Shoplifting118.20175.00%
Vehicle crime45.01-63.64%
Public order41.82100.00%
Other theft31.82-50.00%
Drugs31.3750.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2538.72-34.21%
Violence and sexual offences2011.39-4.76%
Vehicle crime119.1137.50%
Other theft65.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons62.73500.00%
Shoplifting42.73-20.00%
Other crime21.82-33.33%
Robbery20.91-60.00%
Drugs20.91-50.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order20.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.46-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3847.3858.33%
Violence and sexual offences2117.3116.67%
Other theft89.5760.00%
Vehicle crime83.6460.00%
Robbery53.640.00%
Shoplifting52.2825.00%
Drugs42.280.00%
Theft from the person41.82100.00%
Public order41.82-42.86%
Other crime31.820.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2435.0841.18%
Violence and sexual offences1810.93-5.26%
Public order78.20600.00%
Vehicle crime53.1966.67%
Other theft52.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2866.67%
Robbery52.28150.00%
Shoplifting42.2833.33%
Theft from the person21.82-33.33%
Burglary20.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.66-5.56%
Theft from the person37.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Shoplifting31.3750.00%
Burglary21.37-66.67%
Robbery20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.4211.76%
Anti-social behaviour188.6620.00%
Burglary68.20200.00%
Other theft32.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Shoplifting21.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.7021.43%
Anti-social behaviour157.7450.00%
Shoplifting56.83400.00%
Other theft42.2833.33%
Robbery41.820.00%
Theft from the person41.82100.00%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Bicycle theft31.3750.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Public order20.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Drugs10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.15-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.38-44.44%
Public order44.5633.33%
Robbery41.8233.33%
Vehicle crime31.82-40.00%
Other theft31.37-25.00%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.91-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1833.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.200.00%
Shoplifting126.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.470.00%
Vehicle crime53.190.00%
Other theft42.280.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Robbery31.370.00%
Theft from the person21.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202422
June 202425
May 202438
April 202424
March 202417
February 202418
January 202415
December 202310
November 202318

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202418
June 202420
May 202421
April 202418
March 202419
February 202419
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 202312

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Exchange Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farthing Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Souldern Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Passage
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St. Marys View
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Smith Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lammas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Merton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Hornets
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Watford High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Muriel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Banbury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Clark Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Farraline Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Market Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Watford Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Pump House Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cannon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1