EXPLORER DRIVE, WD18 6TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 6TQ

EXPLORER DRIVE, WD18 6TQ, Watford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This WD18 6TQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 6TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 6TQ, encompassing approximately 3211 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)

WD18 6TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Explorer Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Whippendell Road with total crimes: 6
  • Euston Avenue with total crimes: 3

EXPLORER DRIVE, WD18 6TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.340.00%
Public order43.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-78.57%
Burglary30.93-40.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.08-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences124.36-7.69%
Burglary53.74150.00%
Vehicle crime41.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.64-32.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.29-13.33%
Vehicle crime64.0520.00%
Other theft41.8733.33%
Shoplifting21.25100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime54.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5633.33%
Other theft31.2550.00%
Drugs10.93-66.67%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.23-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.11200.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.50-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour186.23157.14%
Vehicle crime35.610.00%
Shoplifting30.93-25.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.54-53.33%
Shoplifting42.180.00%
Robbery31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.2187.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.18400.00%
Shoplifting41.5633.33%
Other theft21.25-33.33%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour89.34-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences72.49-56.25%
Other crime32.180.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9045.45%
Anti-social behaviour114.9883.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.4350.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.72-56.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.43-62.50%
Public order51.87400.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.980.00%
Other crime31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 202420
March 202420
February 202421
January 20247
December 20237
November 202316
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202414
June 202417
May 202425
April 202410
March 202418
February 20247
January 202415
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233
September 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Explorer Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whippendell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Euston Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hagden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Franklin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chesham Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Tolpits Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelmscott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hodges Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilfred Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1