WD18 0FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0FG

WD18 0FG, Watford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.68 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0FG 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 0FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0FG, encompassing approximately 934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 0FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farthing Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Lammas Road with total crimes: 2

WD18 0FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1125.6810.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.77-16.67%
Theft from the person35.350.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Shoplifting22.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1027.81150.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.70-53.85%
Shoplifting46.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.280.00%
Robbery22.14100.00%
Other theft12.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1339.5885.71%
Shoplifting1213.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.84-76.47%
Drugs24.28100.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Vehicle crime12.14-83.33%
Robbery11.07-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1749.216.25%
Violence and sexual offences718.1916.67%
Vehicle crime67.49200.00%
Possession of weapons46.42300.00%
Shoplifting44.280.00%
Robbery24.28100.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1635.3060.00%
Violence and sexual offences617.12-33.33%
Other theft26.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1036.37-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences910.700.00%
Other theft49.630.00%
Burglary34.28200.00%
Vehicle crime23.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-33.33%
Shoplifting22.14-33.33%
Robbery12.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1133.1610.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.6350.00%
Shoplifting33.210.00%
Drugs23.210.00%
Theft from the person12.140.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1022.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.42100.00%
Other theft22.14-66.67%
Burglary12.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.16166.67%
Other theft68.56500.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.4225.00%
Shoplifting55.35150.00%
Burglary25.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Robbery11.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour416.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Shoplifting22.14-50.00%
Robbery22.14-33.33%
Other theft12.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.350.00%
Shoplifting44.280.00%
Other theft34.280.00%
Robbery33.210.00%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Bicycle theft12.140.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20244
June 202417
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202412
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farthing Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Lammas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Muriel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Coppice
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Watford Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pump House Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cannon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1