NEILSON CLOSE, WD18 7EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7EG

NEILSON CLOSE, WD18 7EG, Watford has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7EG 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 7EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7EG, encompassing approximately 5217 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 7EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Gateway with total crimes: 4
  • Rickmansworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3

NEILSON CLOSE, WD18 7EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.7135.71%
Criminal damage and arson33.640.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-92.31%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.6818.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.49-25.00%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.28-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour112.6857.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.11300.00%
Other theft30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-75.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.9744.44%
Vehicle crime84.9860.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.53-69.57%
Other theft41.340.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.1276.92%
Violence and sexual offences184.415.88%
Vehicle crime53.450.00%
Other theft40.9633.33%
Public order30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5850.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.05-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour133.260.00%
Other theft32.49-25.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.73107.14%
Anti-social behaviour135.5662.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.4933.33%
Other theft40.77100.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.337.69%
Anti-social behaviour82.68-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-40.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Drugs20.380.00%
Public order20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9018.18%
Anti-social behaviour132.4918.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.49150.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.75-62.07%
Anti-social behaviour112.11-31.25%
Public order32.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Other theft20.38-60.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.560.00%
Other theft53.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202414
June 202426
May 202418
April 202417
March 202429
February 202414
January 202413
December 202311
November 202329

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202413
July 202411
June 20247
May 202423
April 202413
March 202413
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 202316

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Gateway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rickmansworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wilfred Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Euston Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hagden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queens Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kings Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cherrydale
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alwin Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. The Chase
    Total1
    Other theft1