SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0ED

SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0ED, Watford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.10 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 0ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0ED, encompassing approximately 1094 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 0ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sheepcot Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.480.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.83100.00%
Public order11.83-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.48500.00%
Other theft25.48100.00%
Public order21.83100.00%
Vehicle crime11.83-91.67%
Robbery10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1220.101100.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.960.00%
Public order15.480.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.48-28.57%
Other theft34.570.00%
Vehicle crime12.740.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In March 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 offences713.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.39200.00%
Burglary12.740.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.57200.00%
Vehicle crime22.74-33.33%
Public order11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.39-73.33%
Other theft43.65100.00%
Vehicle crime33.65200.00%
Other crime12.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1525.58650.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.70600.00%
Other theft26.39-50.00%
Shoplifting11.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft412.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.65-33.33%
Shoplifting21.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%

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
Shoplifting414.62300.00%
Vehicle crime33.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-66.67%
Other theft22.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-66.67%
Burglary11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.10-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences68.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.480.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.01450.00%
Other theft510.05400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.57-75.00%
Shoplifting22.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.670.00%
Shoplifting410.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.740.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 202315
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239
August 202311
July 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233
July 202312

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 202412
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sheepcot Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Perivale Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Lincoln Green Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Briar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Rother Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Frelford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1