WD18 7EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7EN

WD18 7EN, Watford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7EN 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 7EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7EN, encompassing approximately 4422 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

WD18 7EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harwoods Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wilfred Close with total crimes: 3
  • Explorer Drive with total crimes: 2

WD18 7EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.56-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1611.766.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.6237.50%
Other theft62.49100.00%
Burglary51.3666.67%
Public order41.13100.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.72-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour83.3933.33%
Vehicle crime51.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13100.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.7627.78%
Vehicle crime105.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.26-70.00%
Other theft51.3625.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.98233.33%
Violence and sexual offences184.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.070.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.27-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour64.07-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.36100.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 offences2913.1193.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.5662.50%
Vehicle crime42.940.00%
Shoplifting30.90-25.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4615.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.39-42.86%
Shoplifting41.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In January 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.7240.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.1718.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.94400.00%
Shoplifting51.1366.67%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences118.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.49-37.50%
Shoplifting32.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.9777.78%
Criminal damage and arson33.620.00%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.490.00%
Drugs22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 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
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202415
June 202423
May 202418
April 202418
March 202429
February 202415
January 202413
December 202311
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 202420
April 20246
March 202413
February 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harwoods Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wilfred Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Explorer Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Euston Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Benskin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Tolpits Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Belgrave Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brightwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whippendell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1