GREENHILL CRESCENT, WD18 8XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8XN

GREENHILL CRESCENT, WD18 8XN, Watford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of November 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.10 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8XN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 169 crimes and a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population (November 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 8XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8XN, encompassing approximately 1491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Nov were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 8XN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Faraday Close with total crimes: 3
  • Croxley View with total crimes: 3

GREENHILL CRESCENT, WD18 8XN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.100.00%
Shoplifting64.02-60.00%
Other theft54.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.680.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In October 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.1266.67%
Violence and sexual offences610.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.680.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.08-83.93%
Anti-social behaviour66.04-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences24.02-66.67%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5652.31273.33%
Anti-social behaviour737.5640.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.69-33.33%
Other theft34.02200.00%
Public order32.0150.00%
Robbery22.010.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

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
Shoplifting1526.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.06125.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.3533.33%
Public order22.68100.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

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 behaviour715.4316.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.69-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.68-25.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

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 offences916.10125.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.04200.00%
Vehicle crime44.02300.00%
Other theft22.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

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 offences414.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-77.78%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

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 behaviour912.0728.57%
Violence and sexual offences36.04-40.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

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 behaviour712.74-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences54.6925.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Other theft11.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.040.00%
Other theft32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%

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 offences48.050.00%
Other theft32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246
October 202415
September 20249
August 202456
July 202415
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in November 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Faraday Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Croxley View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Latimer Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dwight Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Caxton Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Marlins Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1