WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7BX

WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7BX, Watford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7BX 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 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7BX, encompassing approximately 5078 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD18 7BX area, explore the WD18 7BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD18 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Gateway with total crimes: 4
  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Wilfred Close with total crimes: 3

WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1036.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-90.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 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 offences117.48-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.17-9.09%
Other theft41.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.07-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour113.7457.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.17200.00%
Other theft30.59-50.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-87.50%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.6529.41%
Vehicle crime84.33700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.58-61.11%
Other theft61.3850.00%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.6563.64%
Violence and sexual offences173.54-5.56%
Other theft43.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.7950.00%
Public order30.59200.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.5437.50%
Other theft32.170.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.26125.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.5833.33%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.36-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-40.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Public order20.39100.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.50-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour102.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9766.67%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.30-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour102.56-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.22237.50%
Anti-social behaviour145.32180.00%
Other theft42.7633.33%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.580.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202419
June 202422
May 202417
April 202418
March 202427
February 202412
January 202412
December 202313
November 202327
October 20238

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 202418
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 7BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Gateway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wilfred Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Euston Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queens Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kings Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cherrydale
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alwin Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Tolpits Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Belgrave Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Whippendell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. The Chase
    Total1
    Other theft1