WD18 8RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8RT

WD18 8RT, Watford has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.67 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8RT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 8RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8RT, encompassing approximately 1395 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WD18 8RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 7
  • Croxley View with total crimes: 4

WD18 8RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1528.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.75125.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.5833.33%
Public order22.87100.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.2016.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.02-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.87-25.00%
Drugs22.150.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.20125.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.45200.00%
Vehicle crime44.30300.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

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 offences415.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-77.78%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.1828.57%
Violence and sexual offences36.45-40.00%
Drugs22.15100.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.90-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences55.0266.67%
Vehicle crime23.580.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.75166.67%
Other theft35.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.60100.00%
Other theft32.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.75-16.67%
Other theft43.58300.00%
Vehicle crime32.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-33.33%
Robbery11.430.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour610.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.30150.00%
Shoplifting23.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-60.00%
Other theft11.43-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.730.00%
Vehicle crime23.580.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
April 20242
February 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Epsom Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Croxley View
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Kimble Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Latimer Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenhill Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chenies Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Marsworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1