WESTWICK PLACE, WD25 0FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0FD

WESTWICK PLACE, WD25 0FD, Watford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0FD 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 0FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0FD, encompassing approximately 1798 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 0FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lamb Close with total crimes: 2
  • Holtsmere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

WESTWICK PLACE, WD25 0FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-85.71%
Burglary10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.68-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.89200.00%
Other theft33.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.57233.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-77.78%
Other theft21.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime99.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3420.00%
Other theft43.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Other crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%

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 offences510.01-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.78200.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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 offences710.5775.00%
Other theft33.8950.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-93.33%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.3433.33%
Other theft22.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.7833.33%
Vehicle crime32.2250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.90300.00%
Other theft32.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-71.43%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

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 behaviour78.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.780.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 202315
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lamb Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Holtsmere Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Moss Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sheepcot Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ellwood Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wilcon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Crown Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Loweswater Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Garston Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1