NORTH APPROACH, WD25 0EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0EH

NORTH APPROACH, WD25 0EH, Watford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.82 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0EH 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 0EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0EH, encompassing approximately 1248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 0EH 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
  • Marian Gardens with total crimes: 3

NORTH APPROACH, WD25 0EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.8214.29%
Anti-social behaviour76.41-12.50%
Burglary25.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour818.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.41600.00%
Vehicle crime25.61-80.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Public order21.60100.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1016.82233.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.0120.00%
Public order14.800.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.80150.00%
Vehicle crime34.00200.00%
Other theft32.400.00%
Shoplifting12.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.41100.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.80300.00%
Vehicle crime23.20-33.33%
Public order11.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.620.00%
Other theft54.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.00-42.86%
Vehicle crime33.20200.00%
Other crime12.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.8240.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.61500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8050.00%
Other theft32.40-25.00%
Shoplifting12.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.8166.67%
Other theft44.00300.00%
Shoplifting23.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%

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 crime412.8133.33%
Shoplifting43.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.20-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.40-66.67%
Other theft11.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime34.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.42350.00%
Other theft57.21400.00%
Vehicle crime34.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.40-75.00%
Shoplifting22.40-50.00%
Drugs11.600.00%

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 offences1220.820.00%
Shoplifting49.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236
August 20239
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233
July 202312

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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 0EH 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. Marian Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Queenswood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Valley Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Perivale Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Lincoln Green Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Briar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Frelford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1