MOOR VIEW, WD18 6JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6JJ

MOOR VIEW, WD18 6JJ, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6JJ 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 6JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6JJ, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WD18 6JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverwell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Moor View with total crimes: 3
  • Rose Gardens with total crimes: 3

MOOR VIEW, WD18 6JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.91125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.19-33.33%
Other theft21.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.84-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.79-42.86%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.9840.00%
Public order23.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-60.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.9687.50%
Violence and sexual offences56.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.33400.00%
Bicycle theft22.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Drugs10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.65-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson33.72200.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.3570.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.91100.00%
Vehicle crime24.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.8425.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.65-54.55%
Other theft22.33-33.33%
Robbery20.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.63266.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.1260.00%
Other theft33.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.58400.00%
Other crime32.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.12-42.86%
Other crime11.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.51-61.11%
Other theft23.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 202415
May 202415
April 20248
March 202417
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 6JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Riverwell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Moor View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rose Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Caractacus Cottage View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Franklin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kelmscott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hodges Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stripling Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1