FERN WAY, WD25 0HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0HQ

FERN WAY, WD25 0HQ, Watford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.77 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0HQ 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 0HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0HQ, encompassing approximately 1521 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 0HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Florence Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hemming Way with total crimes: 2
  • Ross Crescent with total crimes: 2

FERN WAY, WD25 0HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.77120.00%
Vehicle crime37.23-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime713.80600.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.60-50.00%
Public order43.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63100.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.83-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour36.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

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 offences1723.661600.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.1712.50%
Public order45.920.00%
Bicycle theft12.630.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-91.67%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1217.091100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.89166.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.26100.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.2033.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

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 offences58.54-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.31-66.67%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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 offences813.8033.33%
Vehicle crime35.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-70.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Other theft11.31-66.67%

In December 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 behaviour1017.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.57200.00%
Vehicle crime43.94300.00%
Other theft32.630.00%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.89-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.63-80.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime86.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1526.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.860.00%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410
June 202417
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 202412
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 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
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Florence Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Hemming Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ross Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rushton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sparrow Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gorle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aspen Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Conifers
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. East Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. A41
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Leggatts Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clarke Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1