WD18 0EL, Watford has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.27 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD18 0EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0EL, encompassing approximately 3454 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 31.27 | 26.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 11.00 | -18.75% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 7.53 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.18 | 350.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.61 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.74 | -73.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.16 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.16 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.87 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 34.16 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 9.26 | -47.37% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 8.69 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.32 | -36.36% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.03 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.45 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.87 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.87 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 44.00 | 42.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 16.50 | 48.15% |
| Other theft | 11 | 11.58 | 37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.18 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.61 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.32 | -28.57% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.45 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.16 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.16 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.87 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.29 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 35.32 | 90.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 11.58 | -22.86% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 7.82 | 71.43% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.47 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.32 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.32 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.03 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.03 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.74 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.87 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 30.11 | 34.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 10.13 | -27.59% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.08 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.03 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.74 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.74 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.45 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.45 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.16 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.58 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 31.27 | 3.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 8.40 | -29.73% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 7.53 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.05 | 800.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.61 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.45 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.45 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.16 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.29 | -87.50% |
In January 2024, 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 | 31.27 | 23.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 10.71 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 8.11 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.32 | -46.15% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.03 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.74 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.45 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.45 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.16 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.58 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.29 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 28.37 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 8.69 | -40.74% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 4.63 | -27.78% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.76 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.45 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.16 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.16 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.87 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.58 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.58 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 30.40 | 17.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 7.82 | -7.41% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 7.24 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.21 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.32 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.74 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.74 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.45 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.87 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.87 | -71.43% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 28.95 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 7.82 | -8.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.66 | 233.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.90 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.32 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.03 | -44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.45 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.16 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.16 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.29 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 31.56 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 10.42 | -39.02% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 7.24 | -52.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.90 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.61 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.45 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.45 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.16 | -81.25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.87 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.87 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.87 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.58 | -85.71% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 40.24 | 46.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 11.87 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 7.82 | 31.25% |
| Other theft | 16 | 6.08 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.63 | -11.11% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.32 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.03 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.45 | -57.14% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.87 | -88.89% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 41.98 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 6.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 5.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 5.21 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.61 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
| May 2024 | 40 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 35 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 38 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 57 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 41 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0EL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |