WD18 6LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6LL

WD18 6LL, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6LL 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 6LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6LL, encompassing approximately 2501 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 6LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chenies Way with total crimes: 4
  • A4145 with total crimes: 3
  • Chesham Way with total crimes: 3

WD18 6LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.40-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences62.40-45.45%
Other theft22.40100.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.6057.14%
Vehicle crime84.4060.00%
Public order33.2050.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.5916.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.60-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.80150.00%
Shoplifting22.00100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.0071.43%
Violence and sexual offences114.80-26.67%
Vehicle crime24.400.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.00-53.33%
Shoplifting52.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Other crime31.60200.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.5987.50%
Violence and sexual offences96.00-43.75%
Shoplifting33.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.59166.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.40-27.27%
Shoplifting43.200.00%
Robbery31.60200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.80266.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.400.00%
Shoplifting42.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.60-45.45%
Other crime32.400.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-62.50%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences1110.8083.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.4060.00%
Vehicle crime33.2050.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.400.00%
Public order42.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 20247
March 202415
February 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 202415
March 20249
February 202416
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chenies Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. A4145
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chesham Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clyston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Epsom Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Croxley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Explorer Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1