WD18 6QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6QT

WD18 6QT, Watford has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.10 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6QT 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 6QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6QT, encompassing approximately 2089 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 6QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Riverwell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Silk Mill Court with total crimes: 3

WD18 6QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.1038.89%
Anti-social behaviour611.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Possession of weapons31.440.00%
Other theft21.44-33.33%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.48-83.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.14-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour88.61-11.11%
Public order63.8320.00%
Other theft32.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4450.00%
Bicycle theft11.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.92-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour99.09-35.71%
Other theft64.31200.00%
Public order52.8725.00%
Bicycle theft32.390.00%
Drugs31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.48-26.32%
Public order46.70300.00%
Vehicle crime41.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-33.33%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1926.3290.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime87.66166.67%
Bicycle theft43.83100.00%
Other theft31.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.369.09%
Anti-social behaviour1011.48-54.55%
Other theft44.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Drugs31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2228.23120.00%
Violence and sexual offences2210.5329.41%
Other theft610.5350.00%
Burglary32.870.00%
Theft from the person21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.75-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour108.13-9.09%
Other theft44.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.0190.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.0922.22%
Other theft55.260.00%
Vehicle crime42.3933.33%
Public order31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.7880.00%
Vehicle crime34.310.00%
Other crime21.44100.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.48-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour55.7425.00%
Bicycle theft22.39-50.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.230.00%
Vehicle crime49.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Bicycle theft41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.910.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 202419
April 202410
March 202422
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 202419
June 202424
May 202416
April 202424
March 202422
February 202417
January 202419
December 202310
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Possession of weapons3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Riverwell Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Silk Mill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Caractacus Cottage View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Franklin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hodges Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rose Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Holywell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1