WD18 0GP, Watford has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 225.11 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0GP 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 0GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0GP, encompassing approximately 701 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 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 225.11 | 2.63% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 55.57 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 42.74 | -42.55% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 38.47 | 175.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 15.67 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 12.82 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 11.40 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.97 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 8.55 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 8.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.70 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 5.70 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.27 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 267.85 | 2.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 66.96 | -2.56% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 54.14 | 2.86% |
| Other theft | 18 | 51.29 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 25.65 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 14.25 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 11.40 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.55 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 8.55 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 7.12 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 5.70 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 5.70 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.27 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.85 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 262.16 | 24.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 65.54 | -23.53% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 55.57 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 12 | 49.87 | 9.09% |
| Other theft | 10 | 17.10 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 14.25 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 14.25 | 80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 12.82 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 11.40 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.55 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 5.70 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.27 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.42 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 259.31 | 27.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 72.66 | -24.49% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 52.72 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 16 | 29.92 | -5.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 22.80 | 275.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 21.37 | 22.22% |
| Robbery | 7 | 15.67 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 9.97 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 7.12 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 5.70 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 5.70 | -62.50% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.27 | 100.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 265.01 | -3.92% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 69.81 | -4.76% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 56.99 | -30.77% |
| Other theft | 17 | 38.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 24.22 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 12.82 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 11.40 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 11.40 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 11.40 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 5 | 7.12 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7.12 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 5.70 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 290.65 | 15.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 72.66 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 59.84 | 56.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 55.57 | 183.33% |
| Robbery | 12 | 24.22 | 20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 17.10 | -23.08% |
| Public order | 9 | 14.25 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 12.82 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 11.40 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 9.97 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 7.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.85 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 247.91 | 29.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 68.39 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 62.69 | -59.68% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 35.62 | -23.53% |
| Robbery | 10 | 18.52 | 900.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 14.25 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 8.55 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 8.55 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 8.55 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 5.70 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.27 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.27 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.85 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.85 | -33.33% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 62 | 286.38 | 24.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 88.34 | -2.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 52.72 | -5.88% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 45.59 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 24.22 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 14.25 | 80.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 12.82 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 12.82 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 7.12 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 7.12 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 5.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.27 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.85 | -90.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 50 | 279.25 | 35.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 71.24 | -11.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 54.14 | 61.90% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 48.44 | 13.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 24.22 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 14.25 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 8 | 14.25 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 11.40 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 9.97 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.12 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 5 | 7.12 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.12 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.27 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.27 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 277.83 | 16.22% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 61.26 | -30.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 52.72 | -52.27% |
| Other theft | 18 | 29.92 | 28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 25.65 | -11.76% |
| Robbery | 10 | 21.37 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 14.25 | 28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 12.82 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 9.97 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 9.97 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 8.55 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 8.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 8.55 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 7.12 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 53 | 299.20 | 39.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 75.51 | 46.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 62.69 | -7.50% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 52.72 | 88.89% |
| Other theft | 14 | 24.22 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 19.95 | 71.43% |
| Public order | 7 | 17.10 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 9.97 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 8.55 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 8.55 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 7.12 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.70 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.70 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 256.46 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 56.99 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 54.14 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 42.74 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 25.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 14.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 12.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 11.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 11.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 9.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 5.70 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.27 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 39 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 51 |
| May 2024 | 40 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| February 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
A total of 462 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 46 |
| June 2024 | 37 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| April 2024 | 51 |
| March 2024 | 44 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 133 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 453 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 39 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 62 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0GP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 37 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |