WD18 0GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0GN

WD18 0GN, Watford has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0GN 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 0GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0GN, encompassing approximately 4292 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WD18 0GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Riverwell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Souldern Street with total crimes: 3

WD18 0GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.21-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour97.22-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson52.1066.67%
Other theft31.16-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Public order20.47-77.78%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.7028.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.45-29.17%
Public order93.9650.00%
Other theft72.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.40-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour245.8214.29%
Other theft75.5975.00%
Public order61.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.16-58.33%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.906.25%
Anti-social behaviour217.92-47.50%
Vehicle crime124.89-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson52.800.00%
Possession of weapons51.16400.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Other theft40.93-20.00%
Other crime40.93300.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4024.92110.53%
Violence and sexual offences329.320.00%
Vehicle crime137.45225.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.030.00%
Other theft51.16-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.16300.00%
Robbery30.9350.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.8723.08%
Anti-social behaviour197.45-20.83%
Other theft74.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.63150.00%
Theft from the person41.1633.33%
Vehicle crime40.93-20.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.70-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour246.06140.00%
Other theft85.5933.33%
Vehicle crime51.86150.00%
Burglary41.16100.00%
Drugs30.93-25.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.4437.50%
Anti-social behaviour107.69-33.33%
Other theft62.3350.00%
Drugs41.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-71.43%
Public order10.47-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime73.4975.00%
Public order61.6350.00%
Other theft41.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.11-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour184.665.88%
Vehicle crime44.1933.33%
Public order40.93100.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.8913.33%
Shoplifting83.96700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8650.00%
Other theft31.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-60.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.520.00%
Other theft63.490.00%
Bicycle theft51.400.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202424
June 202421
May 202440
April 202419
March 202424
February 202410
January 202415
December 202318
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 202425
June 202434
May 202432
April 202432
March 202426
February 202433
January 202424
December 202320
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 202413
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Possession of weapons3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Riverwell Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Souldern Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Victoria Passage
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Harwoods Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Benskin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hagden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Hornets
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Rose Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Brightwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Banbury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Holywell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Clark Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Farraline Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Addiscombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1