WD18 1SH, Watford has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.55 per 1,000 population. This WD18 1SH 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 1SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 1SH, encompassing approximately 1427 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 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 80.55 | 66.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 24.51 | -3.23% |
| Other theft | 11 | 21.01 | 120.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 7.70 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 5.60 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.90 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.80 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.10 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.10 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.40 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 68.64 | -29.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 21.71 | -4.55% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 14.71 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.90 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.90 | -54.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.50 | -28.57% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.50 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.50 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.80 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.80 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.10 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 86.15 | -2.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 30.82 | -37.14% |
| Other theft | 11 | 15.41 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 7.70 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.60 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.90 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 4.90 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.20 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 3.50 | -70.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.10 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 95.96 | 7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 31.52 | -25.53% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 24.51 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 9 | 7.00 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 6.30 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.20 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.20 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.20 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.20 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.50 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.10 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.40 | -77.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.40 | -33.33% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 95.96 | 80.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 32.92 | 10.53% |
| Burglary | 9 | 29.42 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6.30 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.20 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.20 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 4.20 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 4.20 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.80 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.70 | -87.50% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 72.84 | 26.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 26.62 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 8 | 18.21 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 5.60 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.60 | -46.15% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 4.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.80 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.80 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.10 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.40 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.40 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 71.44 | -11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 21.01 | 12.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 19.61 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 9.11 | -22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 4.90 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.80 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.80 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.10 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.10 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.40 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.70 | -90.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 82.65 | -10.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 23.81 | -13.79% |
| Robbery | 10 | 17.51 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.00 | 125.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.30 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.90 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.90 | -46.15% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.90 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.80 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.40 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.40 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 86.15 | -24.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 26.62 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 20.31 | 85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 9.11 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.30 | 600.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.50 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.80 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.80 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.10 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.10 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 83.35 | 56.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 35.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 20.31 | -41.67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.90 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 4.20 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.20 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.50 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.10 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.10 | -76.92% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.10 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.40 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.40 | -83.33% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 87.55 | -17.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 22.41 | -44.23% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 20.31 | 160.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 9.11 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 8.40 | 350.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.30 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.50 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.50 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 3.50 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.80 | -70.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.70 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 100.16 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 36.42 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 27.32 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 7.00 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 31 |
| June 2024 | 44 |
| May 2024 | 45 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 38 |
| February 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 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 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 1SH 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 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 | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 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 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |