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

Overview of Crime in WD18 6PS

CROXLEY VIEW, WD18 6PS, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6PS 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 6PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6PS, encompassing approximately 1951 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 6PS 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

CROXLEY VIEW, WD18 6PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.20125.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.66-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-50.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In July 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 offences915.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.61-11.11%
Vehicle crime64.10100.00%
Burglary33.070.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.8612.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.61-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.5950.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1112.30-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour85.6460.00%
Vehicle crime24.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.9385.71%
Anti-social behaviour56.66-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.56300.00%
Other crime32.050.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In March 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 behaviour1213.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.15-56.25%
Drugs23.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.20-40.00%
Drugs23.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 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 behaviour1010.25400.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.1250.00%
Other theft33.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 202412
February 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

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 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 202411
April 202413
March 20247
February 202416
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 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
February 20241

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 6PS 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. Epsom Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Croxley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1