WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7NE

WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7NE, Watford has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7NE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 7NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7NE, encompassing approximately 5975 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WD18 7NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Addiscombe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Durban Road West with total crimes: 5

WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.70-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour142.34-17.65%
Vehicle crime62.34-40.00%
Other theft41.000.00%
Drugs40.67100.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.72-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour173.68-52.78%
Vehicle crime102.85-28.57%
Other theft41.6733.33%
Other crime40.67300.00%
Possession of weapons40.670.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-42.86%
Drugs20.670.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.7320.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.0385.71%
Vehicle crime144.35600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.340.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.7236.36%
Violence and sexual offences145.02-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.3475.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Public order30.67-40.00%
Other theft30.50-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-66.67%
Robbery20.330.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.68-30.77%
Vehicle crime63.0150.00%
Other theft51.0066.67%
Public order50.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Burglary10.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.888.33%
Anti-social behaviour224.3515.79%
Drugs53.68400.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-20.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Other theft30.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.17-80.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.729.09%
Anti-social behaviour194.02-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.18400.00%
Public order50.8466.67%
Vehicle crime50.8466.67%
Other theft50.84150.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.5475.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.69-8.33%
Vehicle crime33.68-25.00%
Public order30.5050.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-87.50%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7126.32%
Anti-social behaviour164.02-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson82.68300.00%
Vehicle crime41.3433.33%
Shoplifting30.67200.00%
Other theft30.50-25.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.87-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour193.18-36.67%
Public order53.180.00%
Other theft40.84100.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-71.43%
Drugs20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.05-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences225.0246.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.68250.00%
Public order51.17400.00%
Shoplifting40.84300.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3210.38113.33%
Violence and sexual offences155.3615.38%
Vehicle crime42.51-81.82%
Other theft30.67-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Drugs20.33-66.67%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2212.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.510.00%
Other theft82.180.00%
Drugs61.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 202414
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 202322

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202422
May 202426
April 202414
March 202418
February 202426
January 202424
December 202322
November 202324
October 202319
September 202322
August 202315
July 202313

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202417
May 202436
April 202430
March 202422
February 202422
January 202419
December 202328
November 202316
October 202319
September 202330
August 202332
July 202315

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232
September 20237
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Merton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Addiscombe Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Durban Road West
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Christie Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harwoods Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Francis Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Court View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Rosslyn Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brightwell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Burton Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Hornets
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cassio Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Upton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gate House Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holywell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Durban Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Victoria Passage
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Clark Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mildred Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1