WD18 7EA, Watford has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.53 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7EA 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 7EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7EA, encompassing approximately 3842 residents.
For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD18 7EA area, explore the WD18 7EA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WD18 7EA area, visit the WD18 7EA House Prices
The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 13.53 | 27.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 3.64 | 8.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.38 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.82 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.56 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.04 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.78 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 14.57 | -55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.12 | -52.17% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.86 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.04 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.78 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.78 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.78 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 19.00 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 7.03 | 35.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 5.99 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.56 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.04 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 12.49 | -15.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 4.42 | -47.06% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.34 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.30 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.78 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.52 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.26 | -83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 15.35 | 11.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 5.20 | -22.73% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.42 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.56 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.56 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.30 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 15.87 | -8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.72 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.68 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.78 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.26 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 17.43 | 71.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 6.25 | -21.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.90 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.30 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.04 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.04 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.04 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 12.23 | 26.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 4.94 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.64 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.78 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.78 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.52 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 11.45 | -5.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.16 | -6.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.90 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.78 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.78 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.52 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | -80.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 14.57 | 6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.42 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.16 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.30 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.04 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.52 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 18.74 | 3.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 8.33 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.16 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.56 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.04 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.04 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 14.57 | 106.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 8.07 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.86 | -62.50% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.56 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.78 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 16.39 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.16 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 3.90 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 7EA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 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 | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |