BRIAR ROAD, WD25 0HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0HP

BRIAR ROAD, WD25 0HP, Watford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0HP 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 0HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0HP, encompassing approximately 1651 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 0HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sheriff Way with total crimes: 2
  • Sparrow Walk with total crimes: 2

BRIAR ROAD, WD25 0HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.720.00%
Vehicle crime54.84150.00%
Public order43.030.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.90-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour34.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.801600.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.290.00%
Public order45.450.00%
Bicycle theft12.420.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-91.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1216.351100.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.45100.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.480.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Shoplifting11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.660.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Vehicle crime11.82-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.7260.00%
Vehicle crime34.84-25.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-80.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.0666.67%
Vehicle crime43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.06-72.73%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.96-26.67%
Vehicle crime96.66350.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.45-61.54%
Burglary13.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.870.00%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 202417
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 202412
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Meadow Road
    Total8
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sheriff Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sparrow Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clarke Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ross Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moss Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A405
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Greenwood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rushton Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ellwood Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1