WD18 0EG, Watford has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 128.05 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0EG 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 0EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0EG, encompassing approximately 1694 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 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 128.05 | 5.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 33.63 | -2.08% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 27.73 | 2.70% |
| Other theft | 20 | 22.42 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 11.80 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 5.90 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.72 | -27.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.72 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.54 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.95 | -54.55% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.95 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.36 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 130.41 | 17.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 31.86 | -29.41% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 28.32 | 68.18% |
| Public order | 16 | 21.83 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 9.44 | 83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 6.49 | 83.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.49 | -52.38% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 5.90 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 5.90 | -43.75% |
| Robbery | 7 | 5.31 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.13 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.36 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.77 | -83.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 135.13 | 19.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 40.13 | -26.98% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 27.14 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 21 | 12.98 | 10.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 12.39 | 220.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 9.44 | 9.09% |
| Drugs | 9 | 7.08 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 5.31 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 5.31 | 500.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.54 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.54 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.54 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.36 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 141.62 | -8.70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 37.18 | 3.64% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 33.63 | -23.26% |
| Other theft | 19 | 19.47 | -5.00% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 11.21 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 6.49 | 22.22% |
| Robbery | 9 | 6.49 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.31 | -18.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 5.31 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.72 | 500.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.54 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.54 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.95 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 149.29 | 25.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 40.72 | -14.06% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 32.45 | 65.38% |
| Other theft | 20 | 25.37 | 122.22% |
| Robbery | 13 | 11.80 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 7.67 | 57.14% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 6.49 | -15.38% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.49 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 5.31 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.72 | 166.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.72 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.18 | -83.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 125.69 | 28.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 37.77 | 27.91% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 32.45 | -58.73% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 15.34 | -27.78% |
| Robbery | 13 | 7.67 | 1200.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 7.67 | -55.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.13 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.54 | -45.45% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.54 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.36 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.77 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.18 | -60.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 63 | 143.98 | 23.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 37.18 | -18.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 29.50 | -6.52% |
| Other theft | 20 | 25.37 | 53.85% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 11.80 | 5.88% |
| Drugs | 11 | 10.62 | 83.33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 6.49 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.31 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 4.13 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.54 | -58.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.95 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.95 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.36 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.18 | -90.91% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 146.34 | 3.39% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 36.00 | 24.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 30.09 | 35.29% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 27.14 | 6.25% |
| Other theft | 13 | 10.03 | -45.83% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 7.67 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 7.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.49 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 5.31 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.54 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.95 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.77 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.77 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 142.80 | 9.26% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 34.82 | -25.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 24.19 | -38.18% |
| Other theft | 24 | 20.06 | 60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 14.16 | -15.79% |
| Public order | 11 | 9.44 | 57.14% |
| Robbery | 11 | 6.49 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 6.49 | -43.75% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.31 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.72 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.13 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.54 | 20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.54 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 149.29 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 32.45 | 41.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 32.45 | 12.50% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 31.86 | 90.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 11.21 | 77.78% |
| Other theft | 15 | 9.44 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 8.85 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 5.31 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.13 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.13 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.95 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.95 | -63.64% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 126.28 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 28.32 | -15.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 23.01 | -18.60% |
| Other theft | 21 | 20.65 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 12.39 | 250.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 8.26 | 266.67% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 6.49 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.90 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 5.31 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.72 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.54 | -58.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.95 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.77 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.77 | -60.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 126.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 33.04 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 27.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 25.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 8.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 7.08 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 7.08 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.54 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
A total of 600 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 57 |
| July 2024 | 54 |
| June 2024 | 46 |
| May 2024 | 63 |
| April 2024 | 69 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| February 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 43 |
A total of 667 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 48 |
| June 2024 | 68 |
| May 2024 | 57 |
| April 2024 | 55 |
| March 2024 | 64 |
| February 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
| September 2023 | 56 |
A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 494 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 63 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0EG postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 48 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 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 | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 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 |