MARLBOROUGH ROAD, WD18 0QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 0QY

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, WD18 0QY, Watford has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.29 per 1,000 population. This WD18 0QY 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 0QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 0QY, encompassing approximately 3178 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-8.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-40.32% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WD18 0QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, WD18 0QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5462.29-8.47%
Anti-social behaviour3716.99-40.32%
Shoplifting2011.64-28.57%
Public order166.2933.33%
Other theft145.03-39.13%
Drugs114.40266.67%
Theft from the person113.4683.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.46-11.11%
Bicycle theft82.52-20.00%
Possession of weapons62.5220.00%
Burglary51.8925.00%
Robbery41.57300.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Other crime10.94-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6272.0412.73%
Violence and sexual offences5919.5031.11%
Shoplifting2818.56-6.67%
Other theft238.8191.67%
Public order127.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft103.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.15-25.00%
Theft from the person62.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.89400.00%
Vehicle crime41.57-20.00%
Burglary41.260.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Drugs30.94-25.00%
Robbery10.94-90.91%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5568.907.84%
Violence and sexual offences4517.30-37.50%
Shoplifting3014.1676.47%
Public order169.4445.45%
Other theft125.03-42.86%
Bicycle theft123.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.78100.00%
Theft from the person123.7871.43%
Robbery113.780.00%
Vehicle crime53.46-66.67%
Drugs41.57-55.56%
Burglary41.26-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.26-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7274.877.46%
Anti-social behaviour5122.65-32.89%
Other theft2116.040.00%
Shoplifting176.61-41.38%
Vehicle crime155.35150.00%
Public order114.7222.22%
Robbery113.4622.22%
Drugs93.4628.57%
Burglary72.83250.00%
Theft from the person72.20-30.00%
Possession of weapons62.20500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.89-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.89-50.00%
Other crime11.26-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7681.794.11%
Violence and sexual offences6723.916.35%
Shoplifting2921.087.41%
Other theft219.1210.53%
Criminal damage and arson106.61-28.57%
Theft from the person103.15-16.67%
Robbery93.15-30.77%
Public order92.83-10.00%
Bicycle theft82.83300.00%
Drugs72.52250.00%
Vehicle crime62.20-25.00%
Other crime51.89150.00%
Burglary21.57-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7379.5937.74%
Violence and sexual offences6322.973.28%
Shoplifting2719.8242.11%
Other theft198.4958.33%
Criminal damage and arson145.9855.56%
Robbery134.40-7.14%
Theft from the person124.099.09%
Public order103.7866.67%
Burglary83.15700.00%
Vehicle crime82.52100.00%
Bicycle theft22.520.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs20.63-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6164.1810.91%
Anti-social behaviour5319.1920.45%
Shoplifting1916.67-57.78%
Robbery145.981300.00%
Other theft124.40-42.86%
Theft from the person113.78-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson93.46-18.18%
Public order62.83200.00%
Drugs51.89-44.44%
Possession of weapons51.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.57-33.33%
Other crime21.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-60.00%
Burglary10.63-90.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5573.93-8.33%
Shoplifting4517.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour4414.164.76%
Other theft2113.8440.00%
Theft from the person176.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.35-15.38%
Burglary103.4642.86%
Drugs93.1528.57%
Vehicle crime62.83-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.890.00%
Possession of weapons51.57150.00%
Other crime41.570.00%
Public order21.26-80.00%
Robbery10.63-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6071.73-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour4218.8813.51%
Shoplifting3013.21-9.09%
Theft from the person179.4413.33%
Other theft155.35-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson134.7285.71%
Robbery134.0930.00%
Public order104.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime83.15100.00%
Drugs72.5216.67%
Burglary72.2016.67%
Other crime42.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6673.93-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour3720.76-39.34%
Shoplifting3311.64-2.94%
Other theft2610.3885.71%
Theft from the person158.18-16.67%
Public order124.7271.43%
Robbery103.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.15-46.15%
Drugs62.2020.00%
Burglary61.890.00%
Bicycle theft51.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.26100.00%
Other crime41.26300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7278.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour6122.650.00%
Shoplifting3419.190.00%
Theft from the person1810.700.00%
Other theft145.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.400.00%
Vehicle crime84.090.00%
Public order72.520.00%
Bicycle theft62.200.00%
Burglary61.890.00%
Drugs51.890.00%
Robbery41.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 202414
March 20249
February 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 674 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202459
July 202445
June 202472
May 202467
April 202463
March 202461
February 202455
January 202460
December 202366
November 202372

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202412
June 202421
May 202421
April 202419
March 202412
February 202421
January 202415
December 202326
November 202314

A total of 591 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202462
July 202455
June 202451
May 202476
April 202473
March 202453
February 202444
January 202442
December 202337
November 202361

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 202413
March 202414
February 20241
January 202413
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202415
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411
February 202417
January 202417
December 202315
November 202318

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202430
June 202417
May 202429
April 202427
March 202419
February 202445
January 202430
December 202333
November 202334

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wells Yard
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wellstones
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gartlet Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Exchange Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Loates Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Victoria Passage
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St. Marys View
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Smith Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Merton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Hornets
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Francis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gaumont Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cross Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Lord Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Clark Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Farraline Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Percy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1