MOSS ROAD, WD25 0EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0EW

MOSS ROAD, WD25 0EW, Watford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.69 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0EW 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 0EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0EW, encompassing approximately 1336 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WD25 0EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodgate with total crimes: 4
  • Florence Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

MOSS ROAD, WD25 0EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.9875.00%
Vehicle crime25.24-60.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-33.33%
Shoplifting11.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences618.70-45.45%
Vehicle crime54.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.74-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.9950.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Shoplifting22.240.00%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.9437.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.23-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson25.240.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.1937.50%
Violence and sexual offences88.23700.00%
Vehicle crime25.98-85.71%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1420.191300.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.4733.33%
Public order15.980.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-85.71%

In April 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 offences713.46-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.24100.00%
Other theft34.490.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.98200.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%

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 offences610.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.49300.00%
Public order12.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.950.00%
Other theft55.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.74-75.00%
Vehicle crime32.99200.00%
Drugs22.240.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Public order10.750.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1623.93700.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.97600.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.2450.00%
Other theft32.24-25.00%
Shoplifting12.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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 theft410.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99-50.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Shoplifting21.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-83.33%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime818.70166.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.980.00%
Shoplifting44.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.99-60.00%
Other theft12.990.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.480.00%
Vehicle crime34.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 202316
November 20232
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 202414
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 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
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Florence Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sheepcot Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. A405
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sparrow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sheriff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Westwick Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1