WD18 0EQ, Watford has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.49 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0EQ 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 0EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0EQ, encompassing approximately 2242 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 78.49 | -2.22% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 19.62 | -18.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 13.82 | -47.37% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 13.38 | 120.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.91 | -47.37% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.46 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.46 | 350.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.12 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.78 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.78 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 94.54 | 9.62% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 25.42 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 20.07 | 2.70% |
| Other theft | 19 | 16.95 | 111.11% |
| Public order | 10 | 8.47 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.46 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.57 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.12 | 20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.68 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.23 | -54.55% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.23 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.78 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.89 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 92.76 | 13.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 23.19 | -19.64% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 20.07 | 68.18% |
| Public order | 14 | 16.50 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 6.24 | 120.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 4.91 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.46 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.46 | -55.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.57 | -70.59% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.23 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.78 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.89 | -83.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 95.43 | 9.80% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 24.97 | -24.59% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 20.51 | -31.25% |
| Other theft | 20 | 9.81 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 8.92 | 142.86% |
| Public order | 12 | 7.58 | 9.09% |
| Drugs | 9 | 5.35 | 80.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 4.01 | -11.11% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.57 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.68 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.68 | -54.55% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.23 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.78 | 50.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 103.91 | -7.58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 27.20 | 2.00% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 22.74 | -25.58% |
| Other theft | 20 | 14.27 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 8.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.91 | 22.22% |
| Robbery | 9 | 4.91 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.01 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3.57 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.57 | -12.50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.12 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.89 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 108.37 | 24.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 29.43 | -9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 22.30 | 65.38% |
| Other theft | 20 | 19.18 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 8.92 | 30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 5.80 | -15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.91 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.46 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.01 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.57 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.57 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 88.75 | 27.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 24.53 | 23.26% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 23.64 | -58.73% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 11.59 | -27.78% |
| Robbery | 10 | 5.80 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.46 | -52.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.12 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.68 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.68 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.78 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.78 | -70.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.34 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.89 | -60.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 63 | 104.80 | 23.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 28.10 | -24.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 19.18 | -2.27% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 19.18 | 5.88% |
| Other theft | 17 | 8.03 | 30.77% |
| Drugs | 11 | 7.58 | 83.33% |
| Burglary | 10 | 4.91 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.46 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.12 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.68 | -54.55% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.23 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.23 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.78 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.89 | -90.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 107.03 | 14.00% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 25.42 | 24.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 22.74 | 37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 19.62 | 6.25% |
| Other theft | 13 | 7.58 | -40.91% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 5.80 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.91 | -9.09% |
| Robbery | 10 | 4.46 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.46 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.68 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.23 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.34 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.34 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 100.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 22.30 | -25.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 18.28 | -36.00% |
| Other theft | 22 | 14.27 | 57.14% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 9.81 | -15.79% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.14 | 57.14% |
| Robbery | 11 | 4.91 | 83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.91 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.12 | -56.25% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.12 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.68 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.68 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.68 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 55 | 107.03 | 41.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 24.53 | 8.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 22.30 | 51.52% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 22.30 | 90.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 8.47 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 7.14 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.24 | -46.15% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.12 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.12 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.68 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.23 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.23 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 90.08 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 20.51 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 17.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 20 | 14.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 8.92 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 5.80 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 4.46 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.46 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 44 |
| August 2024 | 45 |
| July 2024 | 45 |
| June 2024 | 56 |
| May 2024 | 51 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| February 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 57 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 46 |
A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 57 |
| July 2024 | 52 |
| June 2024 | 46 |
| May 2024 | 61 |
| April 2024 | 66 |
| March 2024 | 53 |
| February 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| 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 | 10 |
A total of 478 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 63 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| 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 | 13 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0EQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |