RICKMANSWORTH ROAD, WD18 7HJ, Watford has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.70 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7HJ 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 7HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7HJ, encompassing approximately 3217 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 31.70 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 9.32 | 52.63% |
| Other theft | 8 | 9.01 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.49 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.18 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.18 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.18 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.93 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 27.66 | -35.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 7.77 | -9.52% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.90 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.49 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.86 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.55 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.55 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.24 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.93 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 36.05 | -11.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 12.12 | -43.24% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.53 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.49 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.18 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.18 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.86 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.86 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.24 | -70.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.62 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 44.13 | 12.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 13.67 | 8.82% |
| Other theft | 10 | 11.50 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.11 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.11 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.18 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.86 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.86 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.55 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.55 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.93 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 36.98 | 11.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 12.12 | 36.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 10.57 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.49 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.49 | -14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.86 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.86 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.55 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.31 | -87.50% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 31.39 | 9.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 10.88 | 8.70% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.77 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.49 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.49 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.18 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.62 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 30.14 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 9.94 | 35.29% |
| Other theft | 10 | 7.15 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.11 | -36.36% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.18 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.24 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.24 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.93 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.93 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | -90.91% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.31 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 34.50 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 9.94 | -29.17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.28 | 266.67% |
| Robbery | 11 | 3.42 | 266.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.42 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.49 | 600.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.18 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.86 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.86 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.93 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 33.87 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 11.19 | -4.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 7.46 | 550.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 4.04 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.80 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.93 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.93 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 33.56 | 71.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 14.92 | 8.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.77 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.86 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.24 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.93 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.93 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.93 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.62 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.31 | -83.33% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 32.01 | -37.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 8.70 | -52.08% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 7.15 | 175.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.42 | 12.50% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.80 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.86 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.86 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.55 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.24 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.93 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 44.75 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 14.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 13.98 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.73 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.49 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.49 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 39 |
| March 2024 | 35 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 7HJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |