HARWOODS ROAD, WD18 7RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7RA

HARWOODS ROAD, WD18 7RA, Watford has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.07 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 7RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7RA, encompassing approximately 5332 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

WD18 7RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Harwoods Road with total crimes: 7
  • Durban Road East with total crimes: 6

HARWOODS ROAD, WD18 7RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.0734.78%
Anti-social behaviour185.81-25.00%
Public order93.3850.00%
Other theft61.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2414.6326.32%
Violence and sexual offences234.50-32.35%
Other theft84.3133.33%
Public order61.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1325.00%
Vehicle crime50.94-58.33%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.38-51.28%
Vehicle crime123.56-14.29%
Other theft62.250.00%
Possession of weapons61.13500.00%
Other crime51.13400.00%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-33.33%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3921.1985.71%
Violence and sexual offences347.313.03%
Vehicle crime146.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.630.00%
Other theft61.13-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.13300.00%
Robbery30.75200.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.7522.22%
Anti-social behaviour216.19-19.23%
Other theft73.94-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.31200.00%
Theft from the person41.1333.33%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Burglary20.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.82-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour265.06136.36%
Other theft84.8833.33%
Vehicle crime51.5066.67%
Burglary40.9433.33%
Drugs30.75-25.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.7541.67%
Anti-social behaviour116.38-26.67%
Other theft62.0650.00%
Drugs41.13300.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Public order20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.384.35%
Anti-social behaviour154.50-25.00%
Public order72.8175.00%
Vehicle crime71.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.31300.00%
Other theft40.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.25-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.3111.11%
Vehicle crime63.75100.00%
Public order41.13100.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-85.71%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.50-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour184.6920.00%
Shoplifting83.38700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5075.00%
Other theft41.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.75-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-60.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.50-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.06-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.8150.00%
Other theft61.13500.00%
Bicycle theft51.130.00%
Public order40.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.630.00%
Public order53.380.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Shoplifting40.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202423
June 202434
May 202434
April 202433
March 202427
February 202434
January 202424
December 202323
November 202325
October 202327
September 202330

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202424
June 202419
May 202439
April 202421
March 202426
February 202411
January 202415
December 202320
November 202318
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 202414
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Harwoods Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Durban Road East
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Addiscombe Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Riverwell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Merton Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Hagden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rose Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brightwell Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Passage
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Hornets
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holywell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Farraline Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kelmscott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stadium Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Clark Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Westbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Christie Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1