WD18 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8JG

WD18 8JG, Watford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.95 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8JG, encompassing approximately 1649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-83.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WD18 8JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • The Gateway with total crimes: 4
  • Chesham Way with total crimes: 3

WD18 8JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.95-83.93%
Anti-social behaviour55.4625.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5644.87273.33%
Violence and sexual offences533.960.00%
Public order43.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-20.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.10-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.03-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.03-33.33%
Burglary21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.1340.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.24-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.64-25.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Other theft21.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.24-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.03100.00%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.95-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.2440.00%
Shoplifting24.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Other crime21.210.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.95500.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.28-61.54%
Vehicle crime33.03200.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5262.50%
Anti-social behaviour27.88-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.8540.00%
Other theft24.24100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.06150.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.03-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.521000.00%
Vehicle crime36.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-50.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.670.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 202413
January 20248
December 20232
November 202311
October 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 202412
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
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 20249
August 202456
July 202415
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

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 8JG 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. Chesham Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Croxley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1