CROXLEY VIEW, WD18 6PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6PQ

CROXLEY VIEW, WD18 6PQ, Watford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.66 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6PQ 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 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6PQ, encompassing approximately 1978 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-82.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 6PQ 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

CROXLEY VIEW, WD18 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.66-82.14%
Violence and sexual offences65.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5640.94273.33%
Violence and sexual offences928.3112.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.55-33.33%
Public order43.030.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.5812.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.5514.29%
Vehicle crime44.0433.33%
Burglary22.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.04-12.50%
Public order33.54200.00%
Vehicle crime31.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime54.04150.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.2075.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.08-52.94%
Other crime34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.18466.67%
Violence and sexual offences88.59-38.46%
Vehicle crime34.0450.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.6362.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.57-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft11.01-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.1314.29%
Violence and sexual offences84.0414.29%
Other theft44.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.60-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.54133.33%
Other theft33.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.65400.00%
Vehicle crime47.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-25.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Robbery11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.080.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.520.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 202414
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 202315
October 20233

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202456
July 202415
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 202417
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

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 6PQ 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. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Croxley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1