WD18 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 1LE

WD18 1LE, Watford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This WD18 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 1LE, encompassing approximately 3042 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD18 1LE area, explore the WD18 1LE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-82.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WD18 1LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • The Gateway with total crimes: 4
  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3

WD18 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.55-82.14%
Violence and sexual offences63.29-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5627.28273.33%
Violence and sexual offences718.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.30-30.00%
Public order42.300.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.9366.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.29-62.50%
Burglary31.970.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.52-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour65.26-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.970.00%
Other theft31.64-40.00%
Public order20.99100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.7918.75%
Anti-social behaviour116.2557.14%
Other theft53.62400.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.52-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour75.26-46.15%
Drugs22.300.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.13850.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.25225.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.27300.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.27-55.56%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.20-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9633.33%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.23-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.6220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-75.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.55333.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.640.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 202419
April 202416
March 202419
February 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202456
July 202415
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202413
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 1LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Gateway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Croxley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Alwin Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1