KENSINGTON AVENUE, WD18 7RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 7RW

KENSINGTON AVENUE, WD18 7RW, Watford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population. This WD18 7RW 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 7RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 7RW, encompassing approximately 5477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-68.42% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WD18 7RW 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

KENSINGTON AVENUE, WD18 7RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.74-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson41.10300.00%
Other theft20.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.8658.33%
Violence and sexual offences153.4715.38%
Other theft52.7425.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.21-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour122.37140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19150.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-66.67%
Other theft40.73-20.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.9529.41%
Vehicle crime124.0271.43%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-84.38%
Other theft50.9166.67%
Robbery40.91300.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3212.60190.91%
Violence and sexual offences175.84112.50%
Vehicle crime73.10600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.280.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.02-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.01-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.04111.11%
Violence and sexual offences183.47-10.00%
Other theft53.29400.00%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Public order30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.65-18.18%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3036.36%
Anti-social behaviour112.74-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.01200.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.94-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.74-59.26%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.59107.69%
Anti-social behaviour184.9380.00%
Other theft43.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.370.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202412
June 20245
May 202432
April 202411
March 202419
February 20249
January 202411
December 202315
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202413
June 202422
May 202417
April 20248
March 202418
February 202420
January 202415
December 202311
November 202327
October 202313

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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
January 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 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 7RW 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. Benskin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Hagden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Belgrave Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Brightwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westend Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Whippendell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cassiobury Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1