WD18 6NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6NS

WD18 6NS, Watford has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.18 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6NS 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 6NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6NS, encompassing approximately 2958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD18 6NS area, explore the WD18 6NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-82.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WD18 6NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • The Gateway with total crimes: 4
  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3

WD18 6NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.1810.00%
Shoplifting103.72-82.46%
Anti-social behaviour63.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Other theft21.01-50.00%
Robbery10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5731.77256.25%
Violence and sexual offences1019.26-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.38-50.00%
Public order42.37300.00%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Robbery31.350.00%
Burglary31.01-50.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.286.67%
Shoplifting165.411500.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.4127.27%
Burglary64.73500.00%
Vehicle crime42.03-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.86-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour115.07-8.33%
Vehicle crime53.720.00%
Other theft41.69-20.00%
Public order31.3550.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.87-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour125.7533.33%
Vehicle crime54.06400.00%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Public order21.69-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.11-47.06%
Drugs43.040.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Shoplifting31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.5941.18%
Anti-social behaviour178.11183.33%
Shoplifting45.75-20.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.18142.86%
Anti-social behaviour65.75-50.00%
Shoplifting52.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-50.00%
Other theft21.01-50.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.06-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.37500.00%
Other theft42.03100.00%
Shoplifting41.3533.33%
Public order11.35-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.49-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.060.00%
Shoplifting32.700.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.88212.50%
Anti-social behaviour88.4514.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.70300.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.700.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202416
June 202415
May 202417
April 202424
March 202424
February 202417
January 20247
December 202312
November 202325
October 20238

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202457
July 202416
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202414
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 202417
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Gateway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. A4145
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chesham Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wilfred Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Croxley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Explorer Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Euston Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Tolpits Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Whippendell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1