QUEENS AVENUE, WD18 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7NS

QUEENS AVENUE, WD18 7NS, Watford has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7NS 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 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7NS, encompassing approximately 5711 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD18 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rickmansworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Harwoods Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wilfred Close with total crimes: 3

QUEENS AVENUE, WD18 7NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.4813.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.98-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.75-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour132.6362.50%
Other theft52.2825.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Public order40.70100.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.88-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour82.9814.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.40150.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-63.64%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.1618.18%
Vehicle crime114.5557.14%
Anti-social behaviour71.93-72.00%
Other theft51.230.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-60.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.08177.78%
Violence and sexual offences224.3837.50%
Vehicle crime73.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-16.67%
Other theft50.8866.67%
Public order30.8850.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.80-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson61.58100.00%
Drugs31.05200.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.6827.27%
Anti-social behaviour194.9072.73%
Vehicle crime43.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Other theft30.53200.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.5357.14%
Anti-social behaviour113.85-35.29%
Vehicle crime31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.2321.43%
Violence and sexual offences142.98-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.45500.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.35-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour142.63-12.50%
Public order32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.86107.14%
Anti-social behaviour165.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.800.00%
Other theft41.05100.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.450.00%
Drugs22.100.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202417
June 202426
May 202422
April 202416
March 202428
February 202422
January 202414
December 202315
November 202329
October 202314

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 20247
May 202425
April 20249
March 202419
February 202411
January 202417
December 202314
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202411
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rickmansworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Harwoods Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wilfred Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Euston Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Benskin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Hagden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Durban Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Princes Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queens Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kings Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cherrydale
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Tolpits Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Belgrave Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Himalayan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Brightwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holywell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Westend Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Whippendell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1