WD18 6LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6LL

WD18 6LL, Watford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.19 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

WD18 6LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 7
  • Explorer Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Clyston Road with total crimes: 4

WD18 6LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences68.00-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-28.57%
Public order42.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1612.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.40600.00%
Other crime32.800.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-80.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.00-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.00-87.50%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In July 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 offences1112.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.400.00%
Vehicle crime43.200.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 20247
March 202415
February 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 202415
March 20249
February 202416
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236
September 202316
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Epsom Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Explorer Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clyston Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Combe Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Croxley View
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Kimble Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Latimer Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenhill Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chesham Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chenies Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Marsworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A4145
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1