RICKMANSWORTH ROAD, WD18 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7HS

RICKMANSWORTH ROAD, WD18 7HS, Watford has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7HS, encompassing approximately 3767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rickmansworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Peace Drive with total crimes: 4

RICKMANSWORTH ROAD, WD18 7HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8815.38%
Anti-social behaviour103.98-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-25.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.9018.18%
Other theft43.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.4718.18%
Violence and sexual offences113.45-8.33%
Other theft62.9250.00%
Robbery61.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-50.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.18-52.17%
Vehicle crime62.920.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Robbery41.06100.00%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.3735.29%
Vehicle crime66.10500.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-40.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.21-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences84.51-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson52.1266.67%
Other theft31.33-40.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.78-22.73%
Public order64.51500.00%
Other theft51.5966.67%
Vehicle crime51.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.19-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour185.8428.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.7820.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.2591.67%
Anti-social behaviour146.10-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.720.00%
Public order41.33300.00%
Other theft41.0633.33%
Robbery41.06300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.6838.46%
Violence and sexual offences124.78-25.00%
Burglary33.18200.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Public order10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1610.88-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour134.25-18.75%
Drugs33.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.510.00%
Bicycle theft54.250.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202426
July 202413
June 202411
May 202423
April 202417
March 202418
February 202418
January 202414
December 202318
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 202424
April 20248
March 202417
February 202422
January 202423
December 202312
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Upton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rickmansworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Peace Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Harwoods Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Durban Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Kings Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Addiscombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Court View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westend Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cassiobury Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rosslyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Halsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1