GREENHILL CRESCENT, WD18 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8JU

GREENHILL CRESCENT, WD18 8JU, Watford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8JU, encompassing approximately 1287 residents.

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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: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 8JU 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
  • Marlins Meadow with total crimes: 2

GREENHILL CRESCENT, WD18 8JU 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.880.00%
Other theft23.880.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%

In July 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 offences719.42133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.44-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.8833.33%
Public order33.11200.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.0940.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.3350.00%
Drugs22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.76125.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.99150.00%
Vehicle crime23.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1150.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-71.43%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.2140.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

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 behaviour510.88-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.8825.00%
Drugs23.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.55-50.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In January 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 behaviour815.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.2233.33%
Other theft23.11-33.33%
Burglary21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

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 theft36.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.1025.00%
Other theft33.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.110.00%
Other theft12.330.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
January 20242

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
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 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 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 8JU 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. Marlins Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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