WD18 8UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8UW

WD18 8UW, Watford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8UW 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 8UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8UW, encompassing approximately 1609 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-82.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WD18 8UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • The Gateway with total crimes: 4
  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3

WD18 8UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.29-82.14%
Violence and sexual offences86.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5647.84273.33%
Violence and sexual offences634.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.73-33.33%
Public order33.730.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.3280.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.730.00%

In June 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 offences913.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.590.00%
Other theft33.1150.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Public order11.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.73-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.11200.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour611.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.7325.00%
Other theft23.11-33.33%
Shoplifting21.24100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.45300.00%
Other theft32.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.59-25.00%
Other theft11.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.56-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.35-33.33%
Other theft32.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.86-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.80-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour64.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.86-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.05266.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.8350.00%
Vehicle crime31.8650.00%
Public order11.860.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202456
July 202415
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 202412
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Gateway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Raven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1