GADE AVENUE, WD18 7JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7JX

GADE AVENUE, WD18 7JX, Watford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7JX 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 7JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7JX, encompassing approximately 3425 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD18 7JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Gateway with total crimes: 4
  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ascot Road with total crimes: 2

GADE AVENUE, WD18 7JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2514.29%
Other theft22.340.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.13-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-58.33%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.50-42.86%
Public order43.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.1312.50%
Other theft42.63100.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In May 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 offences159.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.3814.29%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.50-46.15%
Burglary22.04100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.25333.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.80200.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-50.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.84-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.0450.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour42.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.47180.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.09700.00%
Vehicle crime32.3450.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 202421
May 202415
April 202412
March 202418
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 202413
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 7JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Gateway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alwin Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Gade Bank
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gade Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. The Chase
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Modena Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Venice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1