WD18 6QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6QS

WD18 6QS, Watford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.55 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6QS 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 6QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6QS, encompassing approximately 2164 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD18 6QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverwell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Clyston Road with total crimes: 4

WD18 6QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.55-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences63.70-45.45%
Other theft42.77100.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.02-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.85120.00%
Public order25.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.24-54.55%
Vehicle crime52.31400.00%
Bicycle theft32.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Drugs10.92-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.32-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.08-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson34.62200.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.9490.91%
Violence and sexual offences129.70140.00%
Vehicle crime25.540.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.2422.22%
Violence and sexual offences55.08-58.33%
Other theft22.31-33.33%
Robbery20.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.5450.00%
Other theft34.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour67.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.770.00%
Other crime32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.77-33.33%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.24-52.38%
Vehicle crime34.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.32320.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.32-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.23-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences911.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.160.00%
Vehicle crime23.700.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 202411
March 202412
February 20245
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 202321
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202417
May 202420
April 202410
March 202421
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Riverwell Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Clyston Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silk Mill Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jellicoe Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Moor View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Holm Oak Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Franklin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Stripling Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Willow Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1