CRAKERS MEAD, WD18 0JZ, Watford has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.60 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0JZ 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 0JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0JZ, encompassing approximately 2951 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 57.60 | 32.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 16.60 | -6.38% |
| Other theft | 20 | 14.91 | 122.22% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 6.78 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.08 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.39 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.71 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.03 | -63.64% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.02 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.02 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.02 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.02 | -60.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 56.24 | -24.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 15.92 | -7.50% |
| Public order | 14 | 12.54 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 4.74 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.73 | -47.06% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.05 | 28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 3.05 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.05 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.05 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.03 | -58.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.69 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.36 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 64.71 | 1.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 21.01 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 17 | 13.55 | 21.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 5.76 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.07 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 4.07 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.05 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.37 | -58.82% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.37 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.03 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.36 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.02 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 71.15 | -17.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 21.68 | 17.31% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 20.67 | 54.55% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.76 | -17.65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 3.05 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.71 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 2.71 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.37 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.37 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.69 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.36 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.02 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 70.81 | 44.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 26.43 | -8.77% |
| Other theft | 17 | 17.62 | 54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 5.76 | 83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 3.73 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.39 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 9 | 3.05 | 800.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.05 | 133.33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.37 | -53.85% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.03 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.02 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | -33.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 60.31 | 11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 19.31 | 31.71% |
| Robbery | 13 | 18.30 | 1200.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.40 | -38.89% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.73 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.05 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.71 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.69 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.02 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.02 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.02 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.68 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 54.55 | 2.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 17.28 | 24.24% |
| Other theft | 18 | 13.89 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 6.10 | -41.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.39 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.71 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.03 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.36 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.36 | -62.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.02 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.02 | -77.78% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.68 | -90.91% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 59.63 | -18.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 16.94 | -17.50% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 11.18 | 30.77% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.76 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.74 | 71.43% |
| Robbery | 11 | 4.07 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.73 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.05 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.71 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.69 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.36 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.68 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 65.05 | -11.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 20.67 | -21.57% |
| Other theft | 22 | 13.55 | 83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 7.45 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.40 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 3.39 | 800.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.05 | -30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.37 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.69 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.69 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.36 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.36 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 66.41 | 64.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 23.38 | 21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 17.28 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.74 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.07 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 3.39 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.05 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.03 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.03 | -54.55% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.69 | -73.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.36 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 56.92 | -34.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 14.23 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 14.23 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 6.10 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.08 | 57.14% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.73 | 233.33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.39 | -63.16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.37 | -61.54% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.69 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.69 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 68.78 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 21.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 20.33 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 6.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.39 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
A total of 593 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 49 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 40 |
| May 2024 | 64 |
| April 2024 | 78 |
| March 2024 | 54 |
| February 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 64 |
A total of 656 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 44 |
| July 2024 | 47 |
| June 2024 | 62 |
| May 2024 | 61 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 57 |
| February 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 61 |
| November 2023 | 69 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 60 |
A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0JZ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |