SHEPHERDS ROAD, WD18 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7HF

SHEPHERDS ROAD, WD18 7HF, Watford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7HF, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD18 7HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cassiobury Park Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Watford (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Rickmansworth Road with total crimes: 3

SHEPHERDS ROAD, WD18 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.4220.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.42150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.63-50.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Robbery21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.89-20.00%
Robbery32.11200.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.63150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.63-20.00%
Bicycle theft42.110.00%
Burglary12.110.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-88.89%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson910.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7425.00%
Robbery22.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-33.33%
Public order11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson910.00350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.74300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-25.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.37500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-71.43%
Public order21.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.89-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-80.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1112.63450.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63200.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.84100.00%
Other theft22.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Bicycle theft31.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.580.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 202311
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cassiobury Park Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Watford (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rickmansworth Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Observer Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chiltern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1