WD18 8YU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8YU

WD18 8YU, Watford has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 91.89 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8YU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD18 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD18 8YU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8YU, encompassing approximately 772 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (273.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WD18 8YU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 64
  • Ascot Road with total crimes: 2
  • Marlins Meadow with total crimes: 2

WD18 8YU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5691.89273.33%
Violence and sexual offences572.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.47300.00%
Other theft25.18100.00%
Public order22.59100.00%
Robbery22.590.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1532.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.410.00%
Vehicle crime35.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.880.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Public order11.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.24100.00%
Vehicle crime35.1850.00%
Other theft23.88100.00%
Other crime12.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.650.00%
Vehicle crime22.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.59100.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.35-71.43%
Shoplifting22.590.00%
Other theft12.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.2475.00%
Vehicle crime29.06100.00%
Other theft12.590.00%
Public order11.290.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.9433.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.590.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In January 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 offences616.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.77-25.00%
Other theft23.880.00%
Vehicle crime12.59-50.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour415.530.00%
Vehicle crime25.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.59-75.00%
Burglary22.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.12300.00%
Vehicle crime310.3550.00%
Other theft13.88-50.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime211.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59-50.00%
Other theft22.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.59-50.00%
Other crime12.590.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.180.00%
Shoplifting25.180.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Possession of weapons12.590.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202415
April 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 22 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 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

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 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total64
    Shoplifting56
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marlins Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Blackmoor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heckford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1