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

Overview of Crime in WD18 8XU

GREENHILL CRESCENT, WD18 8XU, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8XU 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 8XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8XU, encompassing approximately 1546 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD18 8XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chenies Way with total crimes: 4
  • A4145 with total crimes: 3
  • Chesham Way with total crimes: 3

GREENHILL CRESCENT, WD18 8XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.82-60.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In August 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 behaviour610.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.88-37.50%
Other theft23.23100.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.17-11.11%
Vehicle crime45.1733.33%
Public order22.590.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.1028.57%
Violence and sexual offences65.82-45.45%
Vehicle crime33.8850.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.8710.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.1140.00%
Vehicle crime24.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.6942.86%
Anti-social behaviour56.46-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.23300.00%
Other crime32.590.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1217.45140.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.76-56.25%
Drugs24.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.34-54.55%
Drugs23.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.22450.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.590.00%
Other theft21.29-33.33%
Public order11.290.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.94-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-66.67%

In November 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 offences812.93166.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.170.00%
Other theft33.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Public order11.29-66.67%

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 behaviour610.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.880.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 202411
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

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 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 202416
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 18 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
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
March 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 4 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
January 20241

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chenies Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. A4145
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chesham Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Epsom Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Croxley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dwight Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1