CAXTON WAY, WD18 8QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8QZ

CAXTON WAY, WD18 8QZ, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8QZ, encompassing approximately 980 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: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 8QZ 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
  • Deakin Close with total crimes: 1

CAXTON WAY, WD18 8QZ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.10-25.00%
Other theft23.060.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Public order11.02-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.43133.33%
Vehicle crime47.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.08-33.33%
Public order34.08200.00%
Other theft23.060.00%
Bicycle theft12.040.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour620.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.120.00%
Vehicle crime33.060.00%
Drugs23.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson316.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0650.00%
Other theft23.060.00%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Burglary12.040.00%
Drugs11.02-50.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.120.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-50.00%
Burglary12.040.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.26-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.10300.00%
Drugs24.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.04-50.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.300.00%
Other theft26.120.00%
Burglary22.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.1250.00%
Other theft23.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.04-50.00%

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 behaviour512.2425.00%
Other theft35.100.00%
Vehicle crime23.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.040.00%

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 behaviour410.2033.33%
Vehicle crime24.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour39.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.060.00%
Other theft13.060.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD18 8QZ 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. Deakin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Chenies Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dwight Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1