ELLWOOD GARDENS, WD25 0DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0DS

ELLWOOD GARDENS, WD25 0DS, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0DS 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 0DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0DS, encompassing approximately 1277 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WD25 0DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lamb Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

ELLWOOD GARDENS, WD25 0DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime413.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-57.14%
Public order22.350.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Other theft11.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In July 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 offences712.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.52600.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.48-33.33%
Other theft21.570.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime11.57-90.91%
Robbery10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1113.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.6150.00%
Public order12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 theft37.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.480.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-71.43%
Burglary11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.6516.67%
Other theft35.4850.00%
Vehicle crime32.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-85.71%
Other crime11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.351300.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.96500.00%
Other theft24.70-50.00%
Shoplifting11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.17100.00%
Burglary23.13100.00%
Shoplifting21.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.52300.00%
Vehicle crime33.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-57.14%
Other theft22.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-60.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.910.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 202411
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 202314
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Meadow Road
    Total8
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lamb Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Moss Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. A405
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sheepcot Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Greenwood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ellwood Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Garston Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1