WD18 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8AN

WD18 8AN, Watford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8AN, encompassing approximately 1300 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD18 8AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kimble Close with total crimes: 4
  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

WD18 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.84-33.33%
Other theft23.08100.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime44.6133.33%
Public order23.08100.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.0850.00%
Drugs22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.61-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour66.15200.00%
Vehicle crime24.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.76125.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.92300.00%
Other crime33.080.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-77.78%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.8480.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.92-20.00%
Drugs23.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.53-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences53.8466.67%
Drugs23.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.53350.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.920.00%
Other theft22.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.8450.00%
Other theft32.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.690.00%
Vehicle crime23.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.840.00%
Other theft13.080.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 8AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kimble Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Epsom Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Deakin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Chenies Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dwight Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1