WD18 8AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8AD

WD18 8AD, Watford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.12 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8AD 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 8AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8AD, encompassing approximately 2309 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD18 8AD area, explore the WD18 8AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-82.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WD18 8AD 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

WD18 8AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.12-82.14%
Violence and sexual offences74.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5633.77273.33%
Violence and sexual offences624.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.60-50.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.4971.43%
Violence and sexual offences85.20-27.27%
Vehicle crime23.46-50.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.69-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour74.760.00%
Vehicle crime43.03-20.00%
Other theft31.73-25.00%
Public order21.30100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.63-30.00%
Vehicle crime53.03150.00%
Other theft42.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1314.2918.18%
Anti-social behaviour105.63-37.50%
Shoplifting24.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.93-15.38%
Vehicle crime34.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5244.44%
Anti-social behaviour45.63-55.56%
Other theft11.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.55-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.9033.33%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.52-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.3375.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.82366.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.7350.00%
Public order21.30-33.33%
Other theft10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 202413
April 202413
March 202411
February 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 202314
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202456
July 202415
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 202416
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 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 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 8AD 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. Chesham Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Croxley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Robbery1