WD18 8YZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD18 8YZ

WD18 8YZ, Watford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population. This WD18 8YZ 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 8YZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD18 8YZ, encompassing approximately 1052 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-83.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD18 8YZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Ascot Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 1

WD18 8YZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.25-83.93%
Anti-social behaviour28.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%

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
Shoplifting5667.47273.33%
Violence and sexual offences553.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.75300.00%
Other theft23.800.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Robbery21.900.00%

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
Shoplifting1520.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.2533.33%
Vehicle crime23.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.8550.00%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-50.00%

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 behaviour27.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90100.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

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 behaviour26.65-66.67%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.55200.00%
Vehicle crime25.70100.00%
Public order11.900.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-83.33%

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 offences611.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.70-25.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour48.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.950.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences49.50100.00%
Vehicle crime33.8050.00%
Other theft12.85-50.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

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 crime27.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202456
July 202415
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
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 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 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 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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 8YZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ascot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1