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

Overview of Crime in WD18 7LQ

GADE AVENUE, WD18 7LQ, Watford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.02 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7LQ 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 7LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7LQ, encompassing approximately 2649 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 7LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Gade Bank with total crimes: 1
  • Gade Avenue with total crimes: 1

GADE AVENUE, WD18 7LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.02-33.33%
Public order11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.28-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-33.33%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.75-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7037.50%
Public order54.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.0220.00%
Robbery32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2666.67%
Bicycle theft41.89300.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-88.89%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson96.42-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.40-40.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson109.43900.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26150.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.91150.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.04-36.36%
Other theft22.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

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 arson119.43175.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89300.00%
Theft from the person31.510.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
February 20241
January 20243

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 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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 202410
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 7LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Gade Bank
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gade Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. The Chase
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Modena Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Venice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1