WD18 0HZ, Watford has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 130.24 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD18 0HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0HZ, encompassing approximately 460 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22 | 130.24 | 214.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 47.75 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 23.88 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 21.71 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 13.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.51 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 6.51 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.34 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 4.34 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 115.04 | 38.46% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 39.07 | -27.27% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 17.36 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 15.19 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 10.85 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 6.51 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 6.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.17 | -80.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 95.51 | -18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 28.22 | 83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 23.88 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 10.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 8.68 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.51 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 6.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 115.04 | 6.67% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 34.73 | 80.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 19.54 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 13.02 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 13.02 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 10.85 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 8.68 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.34 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 97.68 | -6.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 32.56 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 19.54 | -64.29% |
| Other theft | 4 | 10.85 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 8.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.51 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 6.51 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.34 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 4.34 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 110.70 | 166.67% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 34.73 | 55.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 30.39 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 15.19 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 6.51 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.34 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.17 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 9 | 91.16 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 19.54 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 13.02 | 500.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 13.02 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 10.85 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 8.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 6.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 58.61 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 13.02 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.85 | -61.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 10.85 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 10.85 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 4.34 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.17 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 13 | 99.85 | 116.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 28.22 | -50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 10.85 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 10.85 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 10.85 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 8.68 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 6.51 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.17 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 143.26 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 32.56 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 32.56 | 233.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 21.71 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 13.02 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 13.02 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.51 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 6.51 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.17 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 117.21 | -31.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 32.56 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 26.05 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 13.02 | -55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 8.68 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 8.68 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.51 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 6.51 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.34 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 145.43 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 47.75 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 21.71 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 19.54 | -18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 19.54 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.68 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.68 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 3 | 8.68 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 6.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.17 | -90.00% |
In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 141.09 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 23.88 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 23.88 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 21.71 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 17.36 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 15.19 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 15.19 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 10.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 8.68 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 22 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0HZ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |