SYCAMORE CLOSE, WD25 0DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0DF

SYCAMORE CLOSE, WD25 0DF, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 0DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0DF, encompassing approximately 1344 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 0DF area, explore the WD25 0DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 0DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Florence Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rushton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sparrow Walk with total crimes: 2

SYCAMORE CLOSE, WD25 0DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.64166.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-80.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.90400.00%
Public order33.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.23100.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.9533.33%
Public order32.970.00%
Robbery12.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-88.89%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.690.00%
Bicycle theft12.230.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.230.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In February 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 offences47.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-70.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.10233.33%
Violence and sexual offences57.440.00%
Other theft33.720.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.23-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.9550.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.410.00%
Vehicle crime54.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
October 20236

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 0DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Florence Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Rushton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sparrow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gorle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. East Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1