GRAYS MEWS, WD18 0LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0LD

GRAYS MEWS, WD18 0LD, Watford has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.03 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0LD 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 0LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0LD, encompassing approximately 676 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)

WD18 0LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Road with total crimes: 7
  • Local Board Road with total crimes: 6
  • Farthing Close with total crimes: 5

GRAYS MEWS, WD18 0LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1665.0333.33%
Shoplifting1123.65-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences616.26-64.71%
Theft from the person38.87200.00%
Public order24.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.96-77.78%
Other theft22.96-33.33%
Burglary22.96100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17100.506.25%
Shoplifting1525.13-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour1222.17200.00%
Vehicle crime917.7480.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.30300.00%
Other theft35.91200.00%
Public order34.430.00%
Robbery24.430.00%
Possession of weapons12.960.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Theft from the person11.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2685.72188.89%
Violence and sexual offences1638.4360.00%
Vehicle crime523.65-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.39-80.00%
Public order35.910.00%
Theft from the person24.430.00%
Other theft12.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2087.2025.00%
Violence and sexual offences1029.5642.86%
Shoplifting914.78350.00%
Vehicle crime613.30100.00%
Public order38.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.430.00%
Theft from the person22.96100.00%
Other crime22.960.00%
Robbery22.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.48-50.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1670.9423.08%
Violence and sexual offences723.6516.67%
Public order610.35200.00%
Other theft48.870.00%
Vehicle crime35.91-40.00%
Robbery34.4350.00%
Other crime24.430.00%
Shoplifting22.96-91.30%
Bicycle theft22.960.00%
Theft from the person12.960.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2388.68109.09%
Anti-social behaviour1333.99-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences619.21-57.14%
Vehicle crime58.87150.00%
Other theft47.39300.00%
Robbery25.91-50.00%
Public order22.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-50.00%
Burglary22.960.00%
Theft from the person12.960.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1582.77-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences1422.17133.33%
Shoplifting1120.69-63.33%
Criminal damage and arson416.26100.00%
Robbery45.91300.00%
Burglary25.91100.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Theft from the person12.96-50.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3091.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour1744.34112.50%
Violence and sexual offences625.13-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson28.87100.00%
Vehicle crime22.96-33.33%
Theft from the person22.96100.00%
Other theft12.96-83.33%
Burglary11.480.00%
Robbery11.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3099.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour844.3460.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.8240.00%
Other theft610.350.00%
Vehicle crime38.87-25.00%
Bicycle theft34.4350.00%
Robbery34.430.00%
Drugs24.430.00%
Public order22.960.00%
Burglary12.960.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1050.25-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour514.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.39-37.50%
Vehicle crime47.39300.00%
Robbery35.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons24.430.00%
Bicycle theft22.96100.00%
Burglary12.960.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3593.1194.44%
Violence and sexual offences851.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour511.82-66.67%
Robbery47.39300.00%
Other theft35.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.430.00%
Theft from the person14.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.48-75.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Public order11.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18100.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1526.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1222.170.00%
Bicycle theft417.740.00%
Vehicle crime45.910.00%
Other theft45.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.910.00%
Burglary34.430.00%
Public order34.430.00%
Robbery14.430.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20244
June 202420
May 202416
April 202413
March 202415
February 202417
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202416
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 202414
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202426
June 20249
May 20242
April 202423
March 202411
February 202430
January 202430
December 202310
November 202335
October 202318

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Local Board Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Farthing Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bridge Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parkside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Lammas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Watford High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Frogmore Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Muriel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. The Coppice
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Watford Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pump House Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cannon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1