BENSKIN ROAD, WD18 0HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0HW

BENSKIN ROAD, WD18 0HW, Watford has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.75 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 0HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0HW, encompassing approximately 5786 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD18 0HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Harwoods Road with total crimes: 7
  • Durban Road East with total crimes: 6

BENSKIN ROAD, WD18 0HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.18-29.41%
Public order82.07100.00%
Other theft61.38-25.00%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-50.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.10-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour174.3270.00%
Other theft82.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.3850.00%
Public order41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.17-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.1716.67%
Vehicle crime126.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.07-72.22%
Other theft71.7340.00%
Other crime51.21400.00%
Burglary40.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-20.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.11176.92%
Violence and sexual offences306.2220.00%
Vehicle crime155.18400.00%
Other theft52.59-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.860.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft30.52200.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.06-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour134.32-53.57%
Other theft72.25-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.21150.00%
Theft from the person40.86100.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.48-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour285.01211.11%
Other theft94.84125.00%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.8963.64%
Anti-social behaviour96.22-40.00%
Other theft41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6933.33%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Burglary20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.3710.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.80-11.76%
Public order62.59100.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.99-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour173.46-10.53%
Vehicle crime52.94150.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.1311.54%
Anti-social behaviour195.0135.71%
Shoplifting83.28700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38400.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.028.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.49-12.50%
Public order42.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.150.00%
Vehicle crime52.770.00%
Public order50.860.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Other theft20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202425
June 202435
May 202430
April 202425
March 202429
February 202436
January 202422
December 202320
November 202329
October 202326
September 202324

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 202415
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 202410
May 202436
April 202413
March 202428
February 20249
January 202415
December 202317
November 202319
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Harwoods Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Durban Road East
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Whippendell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Riverwell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Euston Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hagden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rose Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brightwell Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kensington Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holywell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Tolpits Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kelmscott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Christie Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1