WD18 7FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7FR

WD18 7FR, Watford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of November 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7FR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 169 crimes and a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population (November 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 7FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7FR, encompassing approximately 4824 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Nov were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WD18 7FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mildred Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Cassiobury Park Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Watford (Lu Station) with total crimes: 3

WD18 7FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.01-13.33%
Robbery42.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.110.00%
Vehicle crime51.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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 offences156.0136.36%
Criminal damage and arson33.11-25.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.5333.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.32-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.2833.33%
Burglary30.830.00%
Other theft30.62-25.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour123.1150.00%
Other theft42.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-71.43%
Robbery20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.7831.25%
Anti-social behaviour84.35-61.90%
Vehicle crime71.6640.00%
Other theft51.4525.00%
Robbery41.04300.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.0261.54%
Violence and sexual offences164.350.00%
Vehicle crime53.320.00%
Other theft41.04300.00%
Bicycle theft40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-70.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.3244.44%
Criminal damage and arson102.69-16.67%
Public order22.070.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.1984.62%
Criminal damage and arson124.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.4950.00%
Other theft51.87150.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.22-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour62.69-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-57.14%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5088.89%
Anti-social behaviour113.5222.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.28-12.50%
Public order31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.870.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20247
August 202416
July 202412
June 20248
May 202421
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 20239

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202413
October 202415
September 202415
August 202411
July 202415
June 202421
May 202416
April 202416
March 202424
February 202413
January 202417
December 20239

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 202412
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in November 2024

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

  • 1. Mildred Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Cassiobury Park Avenue
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Watford (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Gateway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rickmansworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Gate Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alwin Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Maythorne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whippendell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Neilson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Observer Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Metropolitan Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Venice Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Swiss Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Swiss Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1