WD18 0QL, Watford has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.16 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0QL 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 0QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0QL, encompassing approximately 2511 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 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 54.16 | 48.15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 15.93 | 12.12% |
| Other theft | 15 | 14.73 | 87.50% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 5.97 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.98 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.19 | 16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.79 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.59 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.59 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.80 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 46.19 | -32.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 13.14 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 9 | 10.75 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.58 | -38.46% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 3.19 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.19 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.39 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.39 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.59 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.59 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 60.53 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 19.51 | -32.65% |
| Other theft | 13 | 13.14 | 30.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 5.18 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.19 | 166.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 2.79 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.79 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.59 | -72.73% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.19 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.80 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.80 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 66.10 | 4.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 19.51 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 19.51 | 37.50% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.38 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.98 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.19 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.79 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.79 | -22.22% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.79 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.99 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.59 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 65.31 | 36.59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 22.30 | 9.30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 18.72 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.58 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 3.19 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.19 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.99 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.19 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.80 | -33.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 55.35 | 22.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 17.12 | 20.59% |
| Robbery | 10 | 16.33 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.98 | -35.71% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.58 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.58 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.39 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.19 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.19 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.80 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.80 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 47.39 | -10.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 13.94 | 17.24% |
| Other theft | 14 | 13.54 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.58 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.19 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.39 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.59 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.59 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.19 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | -91.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 57.74 | -13.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 15.53 | -12.12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 11.55 | 140.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 4.78 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.78 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.78 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.98 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.79 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.79 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.99 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.59 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.80 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.80 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 59.33 | -23.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 17.92 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 13.14 | 157.14% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 7.17 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.58 | 600.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.79 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.99 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.59 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.19 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 55.35 | 63.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 23.49 | 13.79% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 13.14 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.19 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.79 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.79 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.39 | -71.43% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.59 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.59 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.19 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.40 | -87.50% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 53.76 | -30.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 14.34 | -50.85% |
| Other theft | 14 | 11.55 | 55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 5.58 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.58 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.19 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.19 | -56.25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.79 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.99 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.99 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.59 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 70.88 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 23.49 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 20.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 6.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.78 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 40 |
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| April 2024 | 56 |
| March 2024 | 41 |
| February 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 33 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 59 |
A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 37 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 49 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 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 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 0QL postcode area is presented below.
| 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 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |