ORBITAL CRESCENT, WD25 0HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0HB

ORBITAL CRESCENT, WD25 0HB, Watford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.43 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0HB 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 0HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0HB, encompassing approximately 1262 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 0HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hemming Way with total crimes: 2
  • Ross Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Baxter Road with total crimes: 2

ORBITAL CRESCENT, WD25 0HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences717.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.170.00%
Burglary22.380.00%
Other theft21.58-50.00%
Other crime11.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.2625.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.96-66.67%
Other theft43.17300.00%
Public order23.170.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.170.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.7287.50%
Anti-social behaviour511.88-58.33%
Public order33.96200.00%
Shoplifting32.380.00%
Burglary22.380.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.59500.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.5160.00%
Vehicle crime36.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Public order11.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.67-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.96300.00%
Public order33.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38-33.33%
Drugs11.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.6720.00%
Public order44.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.380.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary615.84500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-75.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.8411.11%
Vehicle crime47.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.17-33.33%
Other theft11.58-66.67%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.8080.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Other theft32.38200.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Burglary10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.920.00%
Burglary33.960.00%
Other theft12.380.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 202412
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202412
June 202415
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hemming Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ross Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Baxter Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Leggatts Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hudson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Halifax Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Poundfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Redheath Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Privet Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Leggatts Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clarke Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Evans Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Ward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Silver Dell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Courtlands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gammons Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Comyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1