WD18 1GW, Watford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population. This WD18 1GW 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 1GW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 1GW, encompassing approximately 760 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 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 10.52 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 3.94 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.31 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.31 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 21.04 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 7.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.94 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.63 | -33.33% |
In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 15.78 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 3.94 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.94 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 1.31 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 6.57 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 2 | 14.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.31 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 1.31 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.31 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 14.46 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.26 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.63 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 11.83 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 5.26 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.31 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 18.41 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 6.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.63 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 10.52 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.94 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 6.57 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 9.20 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 1GW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |