RICKMANSWORTH ROAD, WD18 7BY, Watford has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.10 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7BY 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 7BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7BY, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 23.10 | -36.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 6.93 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.62 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.16 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.16 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 32.05 | -13.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 10.97 | -40.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.35 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.31 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.02 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.73 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.44 | -28.57% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.16 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.58 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.58 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 37.83 | 15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 12.71 | 15.62% |
| Other theft | 9 | 10.68 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.60 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.02 | 600.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.02 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.44 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.44 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.44 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.87 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.58 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 31.47 | 11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 10.97 | 45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 9.24 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.73 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.44 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.44 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.58 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.58 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.29 | -85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.29 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 27.72 | 6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 9.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 6.35 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.31 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.02 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.02 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.73 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.87 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 26.57 | 10.34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 9.24 | 29.41% |
| Other theft | 9 | 6.35 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.60 | -36.36% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.02 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.87 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.87 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.87 | -57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.87 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | -90.91% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 31.19 | -12.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 8.37 | -22.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.91 | 450.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 3.18 | 266.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.18 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.31 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.02 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.44 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.87 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 28.01 | -28.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 9.53 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 6.35 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.47 | 600.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.02 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 28.30 | 64.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 13.28 | 4.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.35 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.16 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.87 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.87 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.58 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.58 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.29 | -80.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 27.72 | -37.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 8.09 | -53.33% |
| Other theft | 9 | 6.06 | 12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.60 | 125.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.60 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.44 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.44 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.87 | -81.82% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 39.27 | 15.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 12.99 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 12.99 | 266.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.31 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.31 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.44 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.16 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.58 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.58 | -90.91% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 41.00 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 11.26 | 29.63% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.11 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.18 | 266.67% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.18 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.89 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.31 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.31 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.73 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.44 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.58 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 40.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 7.80 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 7.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 5.20 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 4.04 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| August 2023 | 35 |
| July 2023 | 27 |
A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 7BY postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |