WD18 0GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0GQ

WD18 0GQ, Watford has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 199.28 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0GQ 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 0GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0GQ, encompassing approximately 843 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-15.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WD18 0GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 31
  • Wells Yard with total crimes: 11

WD18 0GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38199.28-15.56%
Shoplifting3445.08-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour3040.33-40.00%
Theft from the person1235.59200.00%
Other theft1114.23-42.11%
Drugs813.05300.00%
Public order79.49-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.30-14.29%
Bicycle theft67.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime57.12-58.33%
Robbery45.930.00%
Possession of weapons34.74-50.00%
Burglary33.560.00%
Other crime13.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour50251.476.38%
Violence and sexual offences4559.3112.50%
Shoplifting3953.38-7.14%
Other theft1946.2672.73%
Public order1222.540.00%
Vehicle crime1214.23200.00%
Bicycle theft814.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.49-30.00%
Possession of weapons68.30500.00%
Theft from the person47.12-50.00%
Robbery44.74-33.33%
Burglary34.740.00%
Drugs23.56-50.00%
Other crime12.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47231.316.82%
Shoplifting4255.7590.91%
Violence and sexual offences4049.82-21.57%
Public order1247.459.09%
Other theft1114.23-26.67%
Bicycle theft1013.05233.33%
Criminal damage and arson1011.86100.00%
Theft from the person811.86100.00%
Robbery69.49-14.29%
Vehicle crime47.12-76.47%
Drugs44.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.74-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51228.9318.60%
Anti-social behaviour4460.50-13.73%
Shoplifting2252.19-18.52%
Vehicle crime1726.10240.00%
Other theft1520.17-16.67%
Public order1117.7910.00%
Robbery713.05-12.50%
Drugs68.3020.00%
Possession of weapons57.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.930.00%
Theft from the person45.93-42.86%
Bicycle theft34.74-62.50%
Burglary23.560.00%
Other crime12.37-83.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51232.49-3.77%
Violence and sexual offences4360.502.38%
Shoplifting2751.01-34.15%
Other theft1832.03-5.26%
Public order1021.350.00%
Robbery811.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft89.49300.00%
Theft from the person79.49-30.00%
Other crime68.30200.00%
Vehicle crime57.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.93-28.57%
Drugs55.930.00%
Burglary25.93-60.00%
Possession of weapons12.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53252.6610.42%
Violence and sexual offences4262.87-12.50%
Shoplifting4149.8264.00%
Other theft1948.63216.67%
Robbery1222.540.00%
Public order1014.23233.33%
Vehicle crime1011.86233.33%
Theft from the person1011.86-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson711.86-30.00%
Burglary58.3066.67%
Bicycle theft25.930.00%
Other crime22.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48218.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour4856.9414.29%
Shoplifting2556.94-59.68%
Theft from the person1329.65-27.78%
Robbery1215.421100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.2366.67%
Other theft611.86-50.00%
Drugs57.12-44.44%
Possession of weapons45.93-20.00%
Burglary34.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime33.56-50.00%
Public order33.5650.00%
Other crime23.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.37-33.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting62255.0316.98%
Anti-social behaviour4273.5427.27%
Violence and sexual offences3649.82-10.00%
Theft from the person1842.705.88%
Other theft1221.359.09%
Burglary914.23125.00%
Drugs910.6850.00%
Vehicle crime610.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.1220.00%
Possession of weapons57.12400.00%
Other crime45.9333.33%
Bicycle theft34.74-25.00%
Public order23.56-71.43%
Robbery12.37-91.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53241.9839.47%
Violence and sexual offences4062.87-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour3347.4557.14%
Theft from the person1739.1413.33%
Robbery1220.179.09%
Other theft1114.23-38.89%
Vehicle crime813.0514.29%
Public order79.49-22.22%
Drugs68.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.12-28.57%
Burglary45.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft44.74-42.86%
Other crime34.74-40.00%
Possession of weapons13.56-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43234.8722.86%
Shoplifting3851.01-37.70%
Anti-social behaviour2145.08-52.27%
Other theft1824.9112.50%
Theft from the person1521.35-11.76%
Robbery1117.7937.50%
Public order913.0528.57%
Vehicle crime710.6816.67%
Bicycle theft78.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.30-41.67%
Drugs68.3050.00%
Burglary67.1220.00%
Possession of weapons57.12400.00%
Other crime55.930.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting61262.1564.86%
Anti-social behaviour4472.3641.94%
Violence and sexual offences3552.19-20.45%
Theft from the person1741.5270.00%
Other theft1620.17-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson1218.9850.00%
Robbery814.23100.00%
Public order79.49-30.00%
Vehicle crime68.3020.00%
Bicycle theft57.12-28.57%
Burglary55.93150.00%
Drugs45.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons14.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44224.190.00%
Shoplifting3752.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour3143.890.00%
Other theft1936.770.00%
Theft from the person1022.540.00%
Public order1011.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.860.00%
Drugs89.490.00%
Bicycle theft79.490.00%
Vehicle crime58.300.00%
Robbery45.930.00%
Other crime34.740.00%
Burglary23.560.00%
Possession of weapons12.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202445
July 202440
June 202451
May 202443
April 202442
March 202448
February 202436
January 202440
December 202343
November 202335
October 202344

A total of 494 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202450
July 202447
June 202444
May 202451
April 202453
March 202448
February 202442
January 202433
December 202321
November 202344
October 202331

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202411
June 202415
May 202418
April 202419
March 20246
February 202412
January 202411
December 202318
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 202412
March 202412
February 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20244
June 202417
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410
March 202413
February 202418
January 202417
December 202315
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202439
July 202442
June 202422
May 202427
April 202441
March 202425
February 202462
January 202453
December 202338
November 202361
October 202337

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total37
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total31
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Wells Yard
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wellstones
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Local Board Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Exchange Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Loates Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Farthing Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St. Marys View
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Smith Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Merton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Hornets
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Francis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lord Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Water Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lower Derby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Watford High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Muriel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Farraline Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Percy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Market Street
    Total1
    Drugs1