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

Overview of Crime in WD18 7QB

WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7QB, Watford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7QB 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 7QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7QB, encompassing approximately 4011 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-82.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WD18 7QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • The Gateway with total crimes: 4
  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3

WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.23-16.67%
Shoplifting102.49-82.14%
Other theft32.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5624.68273.33%
Violence and sexual offences1213.96-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour122.990.00%
Public order42.990.00%
Other theft41.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.710.00%
Shoplifting155.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Other theft30.75-40.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-87.50%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4740.00%
Vehicle crime85.24166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.99-42.86%
Other theft51.990.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.22-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour143.7475.00%
Other theft53.49400.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.48-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour83.99-50.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.21250.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.2477.78%
Criminal damage and arson63.99100.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.48-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.24-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-40.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.2342.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.49-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.7566.67%
Other theft41.25100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences126.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.99-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.99140.00%
Vehicle crime42.99300.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.250.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202421
June 202421
May 202415
April 202416
March 202421
February 20246
January 20247
December 202312
November 202320
October 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202456
July 202415
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 202416
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Gateway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wilfred Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cherrydale
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alwin Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Tolpits Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whippendell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. The Chase
    Total1
    Other theft1