WD18 8RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8RL

WD18 8RL, Watford has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8RL 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 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8RL, encompassing approximately 1080 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WD18 8RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dwight Road with total crimes: 1
  • Greenhill Crescent with total crimes: 1

WD18 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.5550.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Drugs11.850.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%

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 offences717.59600.00%
Vehicle crime46.4833.33%
Public order33.70200.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%

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 crime314.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7850.00%
Drugs22.780.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-75.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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 offences47.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78100.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-50.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Drugs10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.1833.33%
Drugs23.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.85-50.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.78-50.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%

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 behaviour512.96400.00%
Other theft24.630.00%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.48-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7850.00%
Vehicle crime22.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 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 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 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 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 1 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

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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
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 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Epsom Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dwight Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1