WD18 8JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8JY

WD18 8JY, Watford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8JY 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 8JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8JY, encompassing approximately 1082 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 8JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marlins Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Dwight Road with total crimes: 1

WD18 8JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.3150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.77-50.00%
Drugs12.770.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.78500.00%
Vehicle crime35.540.00%
Public order32.770.00%
Other theft22.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime312.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7750.00%
Drugs22.770.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-75.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.08-60.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-50.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.080.00%
Drugs24.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85-60.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In February 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 offences511.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.620.00%
Drugs14.620.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.86400.00%
Other theft24.620.00%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.920.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-66.67%
Burglary10.920.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.3950.00%
Other theft22.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85100.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.390.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Epsom Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Marlins Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Dwight Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Heckford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1