KINGSWOOD ROAD, WD25 0EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0EE

KINGSWOOD ROAD, WD25 0EE, Watford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.00 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0EE 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 0EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0EE, encompassing approximately 1132 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WD25 0EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sheepcot Lane with total crimes: 3
  • A405 with total crimes: 2

KINGSWOOD ROAD, WD25 0EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour515.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.4166.67%
Other theft24.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-33.33%
Shoplifting11.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

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 crime416.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.65-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.65-60.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Shoplifting21.770.00%
Other theft11.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.4260.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.410.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Public order11.77-50.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In June 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 behaviour515.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.41400.00%
Other theft24.41100.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-90.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1015.89900.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.83-20.00%
Public order13.530.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-80.00%

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 behaviour513.2466.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.41-28.57%
Other theft34.410.00%
Vehicle crime12.650.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

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 offences712.36250.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.18200.00%
Other crime12.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.83200.00%
Vehicle crime22.65-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-71.43%
Public order11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Burglary10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.4240.00%
Other theft46.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.53-80.00%
Vehicle crime32.65200.00%
Other crime12.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1522.95650.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.24400.00%
Other theft24.41-50.00%
Shoplifting11.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

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 theft413.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.53-33.33%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Shoplifting21.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime414.120.00%
Shoplifting43.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.530.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.770.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 202315
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 202410
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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. 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 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sheepcot Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. A405
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Medway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1