CARACTACUS COTTAGE VIEW, WD18 6LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6LG

CARACTACUS COTTAGE VIEW, WD18 6LG, Watford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6LG 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 6LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6LG, encompassing approximately 1961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 6LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silk Mill Court with total crimes: 3
  • Caractacus Cottage View with total crimes: 2
  • Clyston Road with total crimes: 2

CARACTACUS COTTAGE VIEW, WD18 6LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-25.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In July 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-76.92%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.63300.00%
Public order24.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.2162.50%
Vehicle crime36.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Drugs11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.59-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.08200.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.7840.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.14350.00%
Vehicle crime24.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.1642.86%
Robbery25.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-81.82%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.72266.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.6175.00%
Other theft33.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.610.00%
Other crime32.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.59-28.57%
Other crime12.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202413
May 202413
April 20248
March 202414
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

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
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Silk Mill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Caractacus Cottage View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Clyston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Franklin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hodges Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1