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

Overview of Crime in WD18 7LJ

GADE AVENUE, WD18 7LJ, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7LJ, encompassing approximately 3304 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD18 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Alwin Place with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

GADE AVENUE, WD18 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.24-12.50%
Other theft22.12-33.33%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.96-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour52.42-54.55%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Public order20.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.10-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.9383.33%
Public order53.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Other theft20.91-50.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9936.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.54-33.33%
Other theft41.82100.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Robbery30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.59175.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3350.00%
Bicycle theft42.72300.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-77.78%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson96.96-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.72-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-60.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1311.501200.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.03200.00%
Other theft22.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 offences64.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.75-25.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-77.78%
Burglary10.610.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson97.87-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences82.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42-33.33%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1110.59175.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.03500.00%
Theft from the person31.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 202415
May 202411
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 202413
February 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 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
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Alwin Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gade Bank
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gade Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. The Chase
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Modena Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Venice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1