WD18 8YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8YW

WD18 8YW, Watford has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.86 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8YW 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 8YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8YW, encompassing approximately 1429 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD18 8YW area, explore the WD18 8YW 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WD18 8YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 64
  • The Gateway with total crimes: 3
  • Printers Avenue with total crimes: 3

WD18 8YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5653.86273.33%
Anti-social behaviour639.17-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.20-28.57%
Public order33.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.10100.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

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
Shoplifting1522.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.49125.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.30-22.22%
Vehicle crime14.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.2950.00%
Other theft46.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-20.00%
Public order12.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%

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 offences615.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.200.00%
Other theft33.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Burglary12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.49-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences53.5025.00%
Other theft33.500.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In March 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 behaviour1117.49266.67%
Violence and sexual offences47.690.00%
Other theft32.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime22.10100.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

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 behaviour35.600.00%
Other theft12.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.90-50.00%
Other theft32.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.10-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

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 offences813.29-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour65.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.200.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-33.33%

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 offences1114.69266.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.6950.00%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.90-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.40-80.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In September 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 offences815.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.600.00%
Vehicle crime54.200.00%
Drugs13.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233

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 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 202411
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202415
March 20241
February 20241
September 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 3 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
September 20231

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 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 8YW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total64
    Shoplifting56
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Gateway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Printers Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marlins Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Dorrofield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rickmansworth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Blackmoor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1